The K-18 Roadfill Dam, also known as Ksnoname 3252, is a state-owned structure located in Culver, Ottawa County, Kansas.
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Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. Designed primarily for purposes other than flood control or water storage, the dam spans a length of 1300 feet and has a storage capacity of 742.8 acre-feet, serving the Saline River-TR watershed.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment, the K-18 Roadfill Dam is regularly inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a normal storage of 12 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.2 acres with a drainage area of 1.33 square miles. Despite its relatively small size, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining such critical infrastructure for the community's safety and well-being.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
SALINE RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
1.33 |
Nid Storage |
742.8 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Saline R At Tescott
|
47cfs |
Salt C Nr Ada
|
88cfs |
Solomon R Nr Minneapolis
|
49cfs |
Mulberry C Nr Salina
|
16cfs |
Solomon R At Niles
|
205cfs |
Smoky Hill R Nr Mentor
|
104cfs |