Dd No 116 (Ecklund), also known as Diamond Creek Watershed Dam No 116, is a vital structure owned by the local government in the state of Kansas.
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Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Mulberry Creek-TR. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 1240 feet, it has a capacity to store 307.8 acre-feet of water, covering a surface area of 11.74 acres.
Located in Morris County, Kansas, near the city of Hymer, Dd No 116 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam poses a moderate risk, with a rating of 3 out of 5. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam has not been modified since its completion and does not have outlet gates.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the management and monitoring of Dd No 116 (Ecklund) remain crucial to ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding community in the face of potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design features, this dam plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the local area from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1240 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
MULBERRY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.74 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
1.03 |
Nid Storage |
307.8 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk
|
1cfs |
Neosho R At Council Grove
|
4cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
|
215cfs |
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
|
61cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
|
898cfs |
Lyon C Nr Junction City
|
19cfs |