Dd No 126 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Americus, Kansas, designed for flood risk reduction along the Pester Creek-TR. Completed in 1987, this dam stands at a height of 25.5 feet and spans a length of 1150 feet, with a storage capacity of 405.74 acre-feet. The dam's purpose is solely for flood risk reduction, with a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment marked as fair.

Despite its fair condition assessment, Dd No 126 is regularly inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, with an inspection frequency of 3 years. Classified as having a moderate risk level, this dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 70 feet. The surrounding area covers 10.76 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.62 square miles. For those interested in water resource management and climate impact mitigation, Dd No 126 offers a valuable case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure in the heart of Kansas.