Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No IV, also known as Little Delaware Mission Creek Watershed Flood Retarding Structure 4, is a local government-owned dam in Brown County, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Grasshopper Creek. With a storage capacity of 605 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 83.9 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood impacts in the area.
Located in Horton, Kansas, this dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 130 feet, and there are no outlet gates associated with the structure. Despite not being inspected since 2009, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. As part of the state-regulated infrastructure, Strube-Wenger-Hall Dd No IV highlights the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in Kansas.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
GRASSHOPPER CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
605 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
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