Dd No D-1
Dd No D-1 is an earth dam located in Gray County, Kansas, built in 1959. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dd No D-1
The primary purpose of Dd No D-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 Pawnee Wjd No 81 (local government). It impounds the Arkansas River-tr near Cimarron.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2020.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Gray |
| Nearest City | Cimarron |
| River/Stream | Arkansas River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.80927, -100.33743 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,215 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PAWNEE WJD NO 81 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02277 |
| Federal ID | KS02277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |