Dd No 102 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dd No 101 (Titus) Frd No 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dd No 102, located in Saffordville, Kansas, is a local government-owned dam designed for flood risk reduction on Bloody Creek.
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Summary
Constructed in 1991, this earth dam stands at 33 feet high and spans 750 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 429.7 acre-feet. Despite having a low hazard potential and being in moderate risk condition, the dam is not currently rated for its condition assessment.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 102 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates. While it has not been inspected recently, the dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the state agency, ensuring its compliance with safety standards and enforcement measures. The dam's location within the Kansas City District and its association with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction underline its critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the detailed information available about Dd No 102, including its design by AandE and Kaw Valley Engr, its state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight, and its unique features such as the buttress core type. As a vital infrastructure for managing flood risk in Chase County, this dam serves as a key component of the local government's efforts to safeguard the community from potential inundation. The data on Dd No 102 underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure the safety and resilience of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
BLOODY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
1.32 |
Nid Storage |
429.7 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
|
898cfs |
Neosho R Nr Americus
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75cfs |
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
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61cfs |
Neosho R At Council Grove
|
4cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
|
215cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Reading
|
10cfs |
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 102