Dd No 33
Dd No 33 is an earth dam located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No 33
The primary purpose of Dd No 33 is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Mill Creek Wjd No 85 (local government). It impounds the Illinois Creek - Tr near Alma; Kansas.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 546 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 08/07/2000. That was over 25 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wabaunsee |
| Nearest City | Alma; Kansas |
| River/Stream | Illinois Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 38.92925, -96.35582 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 546 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 546 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,812 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | MILL CREEK WJD NO 85 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07907 |
| Federal ID | KS07907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |