Dd No 2-18c Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dd No 2-18d Dd No 2-5 (Stairrett)
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Dd No 2-18c, also known as Pawnee Watershed Dam 2-18c, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Hodgeman County, Kansas.
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Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Pawnee River. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 1180 feet, Dd No 2-18c has a storage capacity of 542.41 acre-feet, making it a vital component of water resource management in the area.
Managed and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 2-18c has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and has not required any emergency action plans or inundation maps. With a spillway width of 40 feet and no outlet gates, Dd No 2-18c stands as a testament to effective flood control infrastructure in the region and plays a key role in ensuring the safety and security of nearby communities in times of heavy rainfall and flooding events.
As a significant structure in the area, Dd No 2-18c highlights the importance of proactive water management strategies and the need for ongoing inspection and maintenance to mitigate potential risks. With its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam serves as a critical asset for both water resource and climate enthusiasts who are invested in the sustainable management of water infrastructure in Kansas.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1180 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
PAWNEE RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.23 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
542.41 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pawnee R Nr Burdett
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0cfs |
Pawnee R At Rozel
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3cfs |
Walnut C At Nekoma
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4cfs |
Smoky Hill R Nr Arnold
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1cfs |
Smoky Hill R Nr Schoenchen
|
2cfs |
Smoky Hill R Bl Schoenchen
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1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Dd No 2-18c