Dd No 2-35, also known as Lewis Dam or Pawnee Watershed Dam 2-35, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Ness County, Kansas.
Wind
Humidity
Owned and operated by the local government, this dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Pawnee River. Completed in 1976, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 3570.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 393 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Dd No 2-35 is deemed to be in satisfactory condition, although it has not been formally rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 400 feet and has no outlet gates. Despite not being regulated by federal agencies, the state of Kansas oversees the permitting, inspection, and enforcement of this structure, ensuring its compliance with safety standards and regulations. Overall, Dd No 2-35 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events and highlights the importance of effective water resource management in the face of climate variability.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
2110 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
PAWNEE RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
98.84 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
3570.8 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Pawnee R Nr Burdett
|
0cfs |
Pawnee R At Rozel
|
4cfs |
Walnut C At Nekoma
|
4cfs |
Arkansas R Nr Larned
|
10cfs |
Smoky Hill R Nr Schoenchen
|
2cfs |
Walnut C At Albert
|
0cfs |