Dd No C-118
Dd No C-118 is a dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No C-118
The primary purpose of Dd No C-118 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 Delaware Wjd No 10 (local government). It impounds the Elk Creek-tr near Larkinburg.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Larkinburg |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.46972, -95.59075 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DELAWARE WJD NO 10 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04144 |
| Federal ID | KS04144 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |