Dd No 128
Dd No 128 is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Kansas, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No 128
The primary purpose of Dd No 128 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 Allen Creek Wd No 89 (local government). It impounds the Taylor Creek-tr near Neosho Rapids.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Neosho Rapids |
| River/Stream | Taylor Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.48562, -96.15014 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 799 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07372 |
| Federal ID | KS07372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |