Dd No 103
Dd No 103 is an earth dam located in Osage County, Kansas, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No 103
The primary purpose of Dd No 103 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 Salt Creek Wjd No 104 (local government). It impounds the Kibbie Creek near Osage City.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 02/24/2021.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osage |
| Nearest City | Osage City |
| River/Stream | Kibbie Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.65301, -95.86229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,481 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SALT CREEK WJD NO 104 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07887 |
| Federal ID | KS07887 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |