Dd No 106
Dd No 106 is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Kansas, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No 106
The primary purpose of Dd No 106 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 Upper Marais Des Cygnes Wjd No 101 (local government). It impounds the Duck Creek near Melvern.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 414 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/1995. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Melvern |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.62737, -96.14698 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 576 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER MARAIS DES CYGNES WJD NO 101 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09115 |
| Federal ID | KS09115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |