Dd No 3-35, also known as Pawnee Watershed Dam 3-35, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Hodgeman, Kansas.
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Designed by USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Saw Log Creek-TR river or stream. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 1220 feet, Dd No 3-35 has a storage capacity of 942.7 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9.8 acres, with a drainage area of 5.3 square miles.
The dam features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Dd No 3-35 poses a moderate risk level of 3 due to its condition being unrated. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its compliance with state regulations. Although there is no emergency action plan in place currently, the dam is monitored for any potential risks and managed accordingly.
Overall, Dd No 3-35 stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, contributing to water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flood events and highlights the importance of effective water infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Dam Length |
1220 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
SAW LOG CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
5.3 |
Nid Storage |
942.7 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Pawnee R Nr Burdett
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0cfs |
Pawnee R At Rozel
|
4cfs |
Arkansas R At Garden City
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0cfs |
Walnut C At Nekoma
|
4cfs |
Farmers Ditch Nr Deerfield
|
0cfs |
Arkansas R Nr Larned
|
9cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Jetmore City Lake
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Buckner Valley Park
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Dodge City Roadside Park
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