Dd No 105
Dd No 105 is an earth dam located in Cowley County, Kansas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No 105
The primary purpose of Dd No 105 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 Grouse-silver Creeks Wjd No 92 (local government). It impounds the Grouse Creek-tr near Cambridge.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Nearest City | Cambridge |
| River/Stream | Grouse Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.39216, -96.65505 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | GROUSE-SILVER CREEKS WJD NO 92 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07108 |
| Federal ID | KS07108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |