Dd No 115 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dd No 219 (King) Dd No 106
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Dd No 115, located in Woodson County, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1997 for flood risk reduction along Plum Creek-TR.
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Summary
With a height of 13 feet and a length of 900 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 126.11 acre-feet, providing vital protection to the surrounding area. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a spillway width of 50 feet and is deemed to have low hazard potential.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it serves as a key infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While it does not have a state jurisdiction or regulatory agency overseeing it, the dam plays a critical role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dd No 115 represents a significant investment in flood mitigation efforts in Woodson County. Owned by the local government and supported by federal agencies like USDA NRCS, the dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in ensuring water security and resilience against extreme weather events. With its strategic location and design features, Dd No 115 serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the surrounding area from the impacts of flooding, underscoring the importance of proactive water management measures in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
PLUM CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.67 |
Drainage Area |
0.26 |
Nid Storage |
126.11 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Neosho R Nr Iola
|
2180cfs |
Neosho R At Burlington
|
1200cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Virgil
|
165cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
|
333cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
|
384cfs |
Marmaton R Nr Uniontown
|
0cfs |
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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Camp Hunter Park
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Iola RV Park & Storage
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South Owl Lake
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Dd No 115