#154 is an earth dam located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About #154
The primary purpose of #154 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 Mill Creek Wjd No 85 (local government). It impounds the Mill Creek near Volland.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 08/28/2007. That was over 19 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wabaunsee |
| Nearest City | Volland |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.93447, -96.40157 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Mill Creek Wjd No 85 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09274 |
| Federal ID | KS09274 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |