Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1, also known as Little Delaware Mission Cr WS Dam Gs1, is a local government-owned structure in Horton, Kansas.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1955, this Earth dam serves the primary purpose of debris control along Grasshopper Creek-TR. With a height of 19 feet and a length of 600 feet, it has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.92 square miles.
Located in Brown County, Kansas, this dam has a low hazard potential and is considered to have a moderate risk level. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 70 feet and has no outlet gates. Despite not being state-regulated, inspected, or permitted, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from debris. With its buttress core type and unlisted/unknown foundation, Brown CO Scd Et Al Gsd No 1 stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure in water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
GRASSHOPPER CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.92 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
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