Dd No 201 (Dickson), also known as Rock Creek Watershed Dam No 201, is a local government-owned structure in Lyon County, Kansas, designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a hydraulic height of 28 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 350.15 acre-feet and a normal storage of 52 acre-feet. Located in Emporia, this dam on Wrights Creek-TR has a spillway width of 40 feet and a low hazard potential.
The dam, managed by the Kansas City District, features uncontrolled spillways and no outlet gates, with a risk assessment rating of moderate. The condition of Dd No 201 is currently not rated, and it has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. Despite a lack of detailed data on its construction and modification history, the dam remains a crucial infrastructure for flood control in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Dd No 201 an intriguing case study of local government involvement in managing water resources to mitigate flood risks.
Dam Length |
1280 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
WRIGHTS CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.34 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
350.15 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
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