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#2, also known as Ksnoname 2660, is a privately owned dam located in Woodson County, Kansas. Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and providing a small fish pond. With a height of 19.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, #2 has a storage capacity of 119.7 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.09 acres.
Situated on Owl Creek-TR, this dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition. Although it has not been inspected since July 2007, #2 plays a vital role in the local water resource management system. The dam does not have a spillway but features outlet gates to control water flow. With a drainage area of 0.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 462 cubic feet per second, #2 is essential for maintaining water supply and mitigating potential risks associated with flooding.
While #2 may be modest in size, its significance in providing essential services such as fire protection and stock watering cannot be understated. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and functionality of dams like #2 is crucial for sustainable water management and ensuring the resilience of communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam_Height | 19.5 |
River_Or_Stream | OWL CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 775 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6.09 |
Hydraulic_Height | 21 |
Drainage_Area | 0.3 |
Nid_Storage | 119.7 |
Structural_Height | 22 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 22 |
STRANGER C NR POTTER | 199cfs |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 24cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR BURLINGTON JCT | 487cfs |
ROCK C NR LOUISVILLE | 16cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 37cfs |
TURKEY C NR SENECA | 9cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR GRAHAM | 635cfs |