Dd No 1-23c, also known as Pawnee Watershed Dam 1-23c, is a local government-owned dam located in Rozel, Kansas.
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Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Pawnee River. With a storage capacity of 1773.2 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.57 square miles, this structure plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 1-23c is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a hazard potential rated as low. Despite being in operation for over four decades, the dam's condition assessment remains ungraded and its emergency action plan status is undisclosed. With a moderate risk level assigned, this structure continues to be monitored and inspected to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding environment and communities. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dd No 1-23c represents a key infrastructure piece in the local water management system within Pawnee County, Kansas.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
2540 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
PAWNEE RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
6.57 |
Nid Storage |
1773.2 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Pawnee R At Rozel
|
3cfs |
Pawnee R Nr Burdett
|
0cfs |
Walnut C At Nekoma
|
4cfs |
Arkansas R Nr Larned
|
8cfs |
Walnut C At Albert
|
0cfs |
Smoky Hill R Nr Schoenchen
|
2cfs |