Dd No M-1
Dd No M-1 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Kansas, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No M-1
The primary purpose of Dd No M-1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Marais Des Cygnes Dd No 1 (local government).
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 245 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Coordinates | 38.55468, -95.32458 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MARAIS DES CYGNES DD NO 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07188 |
| Federal ID | KS07188 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |