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DD NO 118

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Little Cedar Creek
May 3, 2025


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Dd No 118 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Chase, Kansas, along the Little Cedar Creek. Built in 1992, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 218.2 acre-feet. Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

With a hazard potential rated as low and a moderate risk assessment, Dd No 118 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and a surface area of 5.5 acres. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, this dam remains a critical asset in the state's water infrastructure, regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and standing as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management in mitigating climate-related risks.

Year_Completed 1992
Dam_Height 28
River_Or_Stream LITTLE CEDAR CREEK
Dam_Length 800
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 5.5
Drainage_Area 0.82
Nid_Storage 218.2
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 28
       

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