Dd No 108
Dd No 108 is a dam located in Rush County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No 108
The primary purpose of Dd No 108 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 Wet Walnut Creek Wjd No 58 (local government). It impounds the Sand Creek-tr near Bison.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 605 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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 04/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Nearest City | Bison |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.55225, -99.20858 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 605 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 605 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 499 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03584 |
| Federal ID | KS03584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |