Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake) is a dam located in Lane, Franklin County, Kansas, along the Pottawatomie Creek-TR.
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This Earth dam, designed by USDA SCS, stands at a height of 53 feet with a hydraulic height of 44 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, providing a normal storage capacity of 544 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 912 acre-feet. The dam has a drainage area of 0.88 square miles and a spillway width of 40 feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Dd No H-26 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. The dam has not been assessed for its condition but is regularly inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. While it has not undergone any modifications in recent years, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates. In the event of an emergency, the dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate (3).
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake) to be a fascinating structure that serves as a vital flood risk reduction measure in Franklin County, Kansas. With its strategic location along the Pottawatomie Creek-TR, this Earth dam offers critical storage capacity and drainage capabilities to help manage water flow and protect the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. As a state-regulated and inspected dam, it exemplifies the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against water-related challenges.
Dam Length |
880 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
POTTAWATOMIE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Drainage Area |
0.88 |
Nid Storage |
912 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
53 |
Pottawatomie C At Lane
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11cfs |
Pottawatomie C Nr Scipio
|
15cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R At La Cygne
|
108cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ottawa
|
48cfs |
Big Bull C Nr Hillsdale
|
0cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Pomona
|
13cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
John Brown Memorial Park
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Osawatomie City Lake
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Lake Garnett City Park
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