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Dd No H-4, located in Lane, Kansas, is a local government-owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on the Hahn Branch Pottawatomie Creek. Completed in 1986, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 1207 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 333.6 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No H-4 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies, ensuring the safety and functionality of the structure. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam features a spillway width of 40 feet to handle a maximum discharge of 1231 cubic feet per second. With a surface area of 10.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.72 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, showcasing effective water resource management practices in place to protect the local community and environment.
Year_Completed | 1986 |
Dam_Height | 30 |
River_Or_Stream | HAHN BRANCH POTTAWATOMIE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1207 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 10.3 |
Drainage_Area | 0.72 |
Nid_Storage | 333.6 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 30 |