Summary
Completed in 1987, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 853 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 398 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1200 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its safety and resilience.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 111 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to uphold safety standards and mitigate potential risks. The dam's location along Rock Creek-TR in Chase County, Kansas, serves to protect the surrounding area from flooding events, with a surface area of 4.72 acres and a drainage area of 1.45 square miles. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks outlet gates, its uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet provides essential flood control measures to manage water levels during peak discharge events.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and assessing the condition of dams like Dd No 111 is crucial for safeguarding communities and ecosystems from potential hazards. By staying informed about the dam's design, construction, and regulatory oversight, we can support efforts to maintain and improve the resilience of vital infrastructure that plays a key role in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
853 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
ROCK CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.72 |
Drainage Area |
1.45 |
Nid Storage |
398 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
|
61cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
|
215cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
|
898cfs |
Neosho R Nr Americus
|
75cfs |
N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk
|
1cfs |
Neosho R At Council Grove
|
4cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Dd No 111