111
111 is an earth dam located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About 111
The primary purpose of 111 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).
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2018.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wabaunsee |
| Nearest City | Paxico |
| Coordinates | 38.98369, -96.10742 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,490 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 | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09547 |
| Federal ID | KS09547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |