Summary
The primary purpose of this Earth dam is flood risk reduction, with a height of 25.2 feet and a length of 2400 feet. It has a storage capacity of 805.8 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.62 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 111 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and has no outlet gates or locks. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is considered to have moderate risk with a risk assessment rating of 3. While the Emergency Action Plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam has not met the guidelines for an EAP.
Overall, Dd No 111 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, operating under state jurisdiction and regulation. With its strategic location on Beaver Creek and its capacity to mitigate flood risks, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Kansas.
Dam Length |
2400 |
Dam Height |
25.2 |
River Or Stream |
BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.5 |
Drainage Area |
1.62 |
Nid Storage |
805.8 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
L Arkansas R At Hwy 50 Nr Halstead
|
38cfs |
L Arkansas R At Alta Mills
|
31cfs |
N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk
|
1cfs |
L Arkansas R Nr Sedgwick
|
78cfs |
L Arkansas R At Valley Center
|
78cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
|
215cfs |
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