Dd No 5-11 (Neill), also known as Pawnee Watershed Dam 5-11, is a locally owned earth dam located in Burdett, Kansas.
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The dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure in the Guzzlers Gulch-TR river/stream system. With a height of 38 feet and a length of 1440 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 2139.4 acre-feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 5-11 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level. While the dam is uncontrolled, it has a spillway width of 200 feet to manage excess water flow during heavy rainfall events. Despite being not rated in terms of condition assessment, this dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community against potential flooding and water-related disasters.
With a moderate risk level and a history of state regulation and inspection, Dd No 5-11 (Neill) stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Kansas. As a flood risk reduction structure, this earth dam continues to provide critical protection to the Ness County area, demonstrating the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in mitigating climate-related challenges.
Dam Length |
1440 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
GUZZLERS GULCH-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
15.94 |
Nid Storage |
2139.4 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
Pawnee R Nr Burdett
|
0cfs |
Smoky Hill R Nr Arnold
|
1cfs |
Walnut C At Nekoma
|
4cfs |
Pawnee R At Rozel
|
4cfs |
Smoky Hill R Nr Schoenchen
|
2cfs |
Smoky Hill R Bl Schoenchen
|
1cfs |