Dd No 113
Dd No 113 is an earth dam located in Greenwood County, Kansas, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No 113
The primary purpose of Dd No 113 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 Otter Creek Wjd No 83 (local government). It impounds the North Otter Creek-tr near Climax; Ks.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 773 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/09/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Nearest City | Climax; Ks |
| River/Stream | North Otter Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.67596, -96.36596 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 773 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 773 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,183 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | OTTER CREEK WJD NO 83 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09059 |
| Federal ID | KS09059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |