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Dd No 2-18c, also known as Pawnee Watershed Dam 2-18c, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Hodgeman County, Kansas. 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_Height | 30 |
River_Or_Stream | PAWNEE RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 1180 |
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 |
PRAIRIE DOG C AB KEITH SEBELIUS LAKE | 4cfs |
BOW C NR STOCKTON | 6cfs |
PRAIRIE DOG C NR WOODRUFF | 5cfs |
NF SOLOMON R AT GLADE | 11cfs |
PAWNEE R NR BURDETT | 0cfs |
SF SOLOMON R AB WEBSTER RE | 25cfs |