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Dd No 111 is a local government-owned dam located in Pottawatomie, Kansas, with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Built in 1992, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 25.4 feet and spans a length of 600 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the CROSS CREEK-TR river/stream, with a drainage area of 0.31 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 348 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Dd No 111 is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and does not have an emergency action plan in place. With a spillway width of 40 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps are currently not prepared or updated. However, the dam has not been modified in recent years and is not under the jurisdiction or regulation of the state.
Overall, Dd No 111 serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an opportunity to study the intersection of engineering, environmental conservation, and disaster mitigation in the context of water management and infrastructure development.
Year_Completed | 1992 |
Dam_Height | 25.4 |
River_Or_Stream | CROSS CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 600 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3.45 |
Drainage_Area | 0.31 |
Nid_Storage | 88.49 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 25 |
VERDIGRIS RIVER NEAR LENAPAH | 380cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 430cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 13cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 438cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 173cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 27cfs |
ELK R AT ELK FALLS | 87cfs |