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Dd No 25-18 (Studer) is a local government-owned dam located in Muscotah, Kansas, along Plum Creek-TR. Built in 1980 by King & Associates, this earth-type dam stands at 29 feet high and spans 1360 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 302 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, serving the community by mitigating potential flood hazards in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dd No 25-18 (Studer) is regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is considered to have moderate risk management measures in place. The dam has not been fully assessed for its condition and emergency action plan, but it meets the necessary guidelines for risk assessment and management.
Located in Brown County, Kansas, Dd No 25-18 (Studer) plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Its design, construction, and regulatory oversight highlight the importance of responsible water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
Year_Completed | 1980 |
Dam_Height | 29 |
River_Or_Stream | PLUM CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1360 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 12.2 |
Drainage_Area | 0.68 |
Nid_Storage | 302 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 29 |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 419cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
LABETTE C NR OSWEGO | 25cfs |
ELK R AT ELK FALLS | 69cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 12cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 30cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 177cfs |