Dd No 8-5
Dd No 8-5 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dd No 8-5
The primary purpose of Dd No 8-5 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 Tauy Creek Wjd No 82 (local government). It impounds the Tauy Creek-tr near Ottawa.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 04/29/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Ottawa |
| River/Stream | Tauy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.78057, -95.32693 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,290 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TAUY CREEK WJD NO 82 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09113 |
| Federal ID | KS09113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |