Dd No 108 (huffman)
Dd No 108 (huffman) is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Kansas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No 108 (huffman)
The primary purpose of Dd No 108 (huffman) 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 Upper Marais Des Cygnes Wjd No 101 (local government). It impounds the 142 Mile Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 651 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 10/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| River/Stream | 142 Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.65421, -96.08427 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 651 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 651 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER MARAIS DES CYGNES WJD NO 101 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09196 |
| Federal ID | KS09196 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |