Dd No Iii-1
Dd No Iii-1 is an earth dam located in Bourbon County, Kansas, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No Iii-1
The primary purpose of Dd No Iii-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 Mill Creek Wd No 98 (local government). It impounds the Little Mill Creek-tr near Devon.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 931 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Nearest City | Devon |
| River/Stream | Little Mill Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.93103, -94.82753 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 931 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 931 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MILL CREEK WD NO 98 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07697 |
| Federal ID | KS07697 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |