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Dd No 1-10 (Josefiak) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Pawnee, Kansas, along the Cocklebur Creek-TR stream. Designed by USDA NRCS, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a structural height of 27 feet, a dam length of 1600 feet, and a storage capacity of 1023.82 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is state-regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting.
Situated in Sanford, Kansas, Dd No 1-10 is part of the Pawnee Watershed Dam system and falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, it meets state guidelines for emergency action plans and risk management measures. With no outlet gates and no associated structures, Dd No 1-10 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks for the local community and maintaining the integrity of the surrounding area.
Despite its undetermined completion year and limited data on modifications, Dd No 1-10 remains a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region. With its strategic location and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam provides essential protection for the residents of Pawnee, Kansas, and contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources and extreme weather events become more frequent, the importance of structures like Dd No 1-10 in safeguarding communities against flooding cannot be overstated.
Dam_Height | 27 |
River_Or_Stream | COCKLEBUR CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1600 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 17.38 |
Hydraulic_Height | 26 |
Drainage_Area | 3.5 |
Nid_Storage | 1023.82 |
Structural_Height | 27 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 27 |
SALINE R NR RUSSELL | 14cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR RUSSELL | 8cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR SCHOENCHEN | 1cfs |
WALNUT C AT NEKOMA | 2cfs |