Dd No 114 (chandler)
Dd No 114 (chandler) is an earth dam located in Morris County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No 114 (chandler)
The primary purpose of Dd No 114 (chandler) 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 Diamond Creek Wjd No 61 (local government). It impounds the Diamond Creek-tr near Hymer.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet.
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.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Morris |
| Nearest City | Hymer |
| River/Stream | Diamond Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.52220, -96.70797 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DIAMOND CREEK WJD NO 61 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04542 |
| Federal ID | KS04542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |