Dd No H-13, also known as Pottawatomie Creek WS Dam No H 13, is a crucial water resource structure located in Lane, Kansas.
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Owned by the local government, this earth dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1978 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a height of 36 feet and a hydraulic height of 33 feet, Dd No H-13 has a storage capacity of 1040.59 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 18.5 acres, serving a drainage area of 2.41 square miles along the North Fork Sac Branch-TR stream.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No H-13 is classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and has no outlet gates or associated structures. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections and enforcement ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water infrastructure. Situated within the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Dd No H-13 plays a critical role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community and environment in Franklin County, Kansas.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
1630 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK SAC BRANCH-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
2.41 |
Nid Storage |
1040.59 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
Pottawatomie C At Lane
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11cfs |
Pottawatomie C Nr Scipio
|
15cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ottawa
|
48cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Pomona
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13cfs |
Big Bull C Nr Hillsdale
|
0cfs |
Big Bull C Nr Edgerton
|
1cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Osawatomie City Lake
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Lake Garnett City Park
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John Brown Memorial Park
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