Dd No 2 (Blackstone) is a local government-owned dam located in El Dorado, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
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Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 19.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 741.3 acre-feet, primarily for flood risk reduction along the West Branch Walnut River. With a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment yet.
The dam's normal storage capacity is 38.9 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 15.1 acres and serving a drainage area of 1.36 square miles. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone any modifications or inspections in recent years. The dam does not have outlet gates and has a spillway width of 40 feet. While the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment for the dam are not available, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to remain informed about the condition and management of such critical infrastructure to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
19.5 |
River Or Stream |
WEST BRANCH WALNUT RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.1 |
Drainage Area |
1.36 |
Nid Storage |
741.3 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Whitewater R At Towanda
|
64cfs |
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
|
61cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
|
215cfs |
N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk
|
1cfs |
L Arkansas R At Valley Center
|
78cfs |
L Arkansas R Nr Sedgwick
|
78cfs |