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Dd No 107 is a local government-owned dam located in Miller, Kansas, specifically on Chicken Creek-TR. Built in 1982 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands at 22.5 feet high with a length of 1140 feet. With a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 107 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. Although categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as not assessed for its condition. Despite these ratings, the dam has a moderate risk status, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring and risk management measures to mitigate any potential threats to downstream communities and infrastructure.
Surrounded by a surface area of 11 acres and draining a 0.56 square mile area, Dd No 107 plays a vital role in protecting the local community from flooding events. With its uncontrolled spillway, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and understand the complex interactions between human-made structures and natural water systems in the region.
Year_Completed | 1982 |
Dam_Height | 22.5 |
River_Or_Stream | CHICKEN CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1140 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 11 |
Drainage_Area | 0.56 |
Nid_Storage | 240 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 23 |
FALL R AT FREDONIA | 40cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 171cfs |
VERDIGRIS RIVER NEAR LENAPAH | 1120cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 24cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 60cfs |
CANEY RIVER ABOVE COON CREEK AT BARTLESVILLE | 185cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 276cfs |