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Morris A.K.A. Super's Dam, located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, serves a dual purpose of fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 21.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet, with a structural height of 24 feet. The dam, with a length of 850 feet and a storage capacity of 299 acre-feet, primarily regulates Clearwater Creek-TR.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition of W. Morris A.K.A. Super's Dam has not been rated, and its last inspection date is unknown. The dam, built with a buttress core type and situated in an area with a drainage area of 4.85 square miles, is not state regulated. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment are also undetermined, highlighting the need for further evaluation and potential management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential water resource structure.
The geographic coordinates for W. Morris A.K.A. Super's Dam are 37.620655 latitude and -97.623976 longitude, located in the city of Oxford. With a maximum discharge capacity of 8879 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 17.5 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and protection in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find W. Morris A.K.A. Super's Dam an intriguing structure to study and monitor in the context of sustainable water management practices and climate resilience.
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
21.5 |
River Or Stream |
CLEARWATER CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
4.85 |
Nid Storage |
299 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Cowskin C At 119th St At Wichita
|
2cfs |
Nf Ninnescah R At Cheney Dam
|
0cfs |
Sf Ninnescah R Nr Murdock
|
167cfs |
Floodway At Arkansas R At Wichita
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0cfs |
Ninnescah R Nr Peck
|
470cfs |
Arkansas R At Wichita
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386cfs |