Ed Vanderbilt Dam, also known as Ksnoname 795, is a private-owned structure located in Greenwood, Kansas, along the South Branch Otter Creek.
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Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 24.5 feet high and stretches 590 feet in length, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 518 cubic feet per second.
Despite being privately owned, Ed Vanderbilt Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District and is currently classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 78 feet and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While the dam does not have any associated structures or outlet gates, it serves as a vital resource for water supply and wildlife habitat in the region. As an enthusiast of water resources and climate, Ed Vanderbilt Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and environmental conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
590 |
Dam Height |
24.5 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH BRANCH OTTER CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Otter C At Climax
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22cfs |
Elk R At Elk Falls
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41cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Virgil
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183cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
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384cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
|
1150cfs |
Whitewater R At Towanda
|
64cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Rock Ridge Cove North - Fall River Lake
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Fall River State Park
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White Hall Bay - Fall River Lake
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