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Dd No 108, located in Lyon County, Kansas, is a vital structure for flood risk reduction along Allen Creek. Built in 1997, this earth dam stands at a height of 28.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 748.36 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and debris control, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community in Emporia.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 108 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to maintain its functionality and safety. Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have moderate risk due to its location and purpose. It has a spillway width of 90 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 3114 cubic feet per second, highlighting its importance in managing water flow during heavy rainfall events.
The condition assessment of Dd No 108 is currently marked as "Not Rated", with no recent inspection data available. The dam does not have outlet gates and has not been modified in recent years. Overall, Dd No 108 plays a crucial role in protecting the community from flooding and ensuring the proper management of water resources in the region.
Year_Completed | 1997 |
Dam_Height | 28.5 |
River_Or_Stream | ALLEN CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1380 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 17.05 |
Drainage_Area | 1.92 |
Nid_Storage | 748.36 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 29 |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 24cfs |
CANEY RIVER ABOVE COON CREEK AT BARTLESVILLE | 185cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 47cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 60cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 171cfs |
FALL R AT FREDONIA | 40cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |