Dd No 3-1b is an earth dam located in Ford County, Kansas, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 1,610 ft long, taller than 88% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dd No 3-1b
The primary purpose of Dd No 3-1b 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 Duck Creek-tr near Burdett.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,540 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2023.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ford |
| Nearest City | Burdett |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.82525, -100.00353 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,275 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Pawnee Wjd No 81 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04937 |
| Federal ID | KS04937 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |