Dd No 113 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Stockwater Dd No 115
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dd No 113, located in Climax, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 2002 for flood risk reduction along the North Otter Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 28 feet and a length of 1360 feet, this dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 773.76 acre-feet and normal storage of 108.74 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 40 feet, and a low hazard potential has been assessed for this structure.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 113 is inspected, permitted, and regulated by the state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, and its condition has not been rated. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing flood risks in the region, with a drainage area of 2.19 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1183 cubic feet per second.
Dd No 113 stands as a testament to effective local government initiatives in flood risk reduction and water resource management in Kansas. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme events, structures like Dd No 113 play a vital role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the threat of flooding. Its presence highlights the importance of proactive measures in adapting to a changing climate and ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure for the future.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
1360 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH OTTER CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24.82 |
Drainage Area |
2.19 |
Nid Storage |
773.76 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Otter C At Climax
|
22cfs |
Elk R At Elk Falls
|
41cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Virgil
|
183cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
|
384cfs |
Whitewater R At Towanda
|
64cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
|
1150cfs |
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 113