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Dd No 106, located in Cowley County, Kansas, is a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Grouse Creek-TR. The dam, completed in 1988, stands at a height of 39.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 1852 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 131 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam plays a significant role in mitigating potential flood damages in the region.
Owned and regulated by the Local Government of Kansas, Dd No 106 is monitored and inspected regularly by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a spillway width of 200 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2700 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle high water levels and protect downstream areas from flooding. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively.
Located in Burden, Kansas, Dd No 106 is an earth dam with a buttress core type, designed by Booker Freund. Its strategic position and design make it a vital component of the flood risk management infrastructure in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like Dd No 106 are essential for safeguarding communities and the environment from the increasing threat of floods and water-related disasters.
Year_Completed | 1988 |
Dam_Height | 39.8 |
River_Or_Stream | GROUSE CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1050 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 22.3 |
Drainage_Area | 6.37 |
Nid_Storage | 1852 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 40 |
WHITEWATER R AT TOWANDA | 28cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 24cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 60cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 47cfs |
CANEY RIVER ABOVE COON CREEK AT BARTLESVILLE | 185cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT DERBY | 548cfs |