Dd No Ii-4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Dd No Ii-4 is a local government-owned dam in Fort Scott, Kansas, designed for flood risk reduction along Mill Creek.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at 31 feet tall and stretches 840 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1014 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its structural integrity and public safety.

Located within the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Dd No Ii-4 is a crucial component of the region's flood control infrastructure. The dam's primary purpose aligns with its flood risk reduction capabilities, serving as a protective barrier for surrounding communities and agricultural lands. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam presents a manageable level of risk that can be mitigated through appropriate risk management measures.

While Dd No Ii-4 has not been rated for its condition, its functionality and importance in mitigating flood risks make it an essential asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a storage capacity of 1014 acre-feet and a strategic location within Bourbon County, Kansas, this dam plays a critical role in safeguarding the local area from potential inundation and water-related hazards.

Dam Length

840

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

MILL CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Drainage Area

1.82

Nid Storage

1014

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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