Dd No 1-23 (Howes) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Muscotah, Kansas, along the Delaware River.
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Completed in 1982, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a height of 33.5 feet and a length of 500 feet, it has a storage capacity of 255 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 91.3 acre-feet.
The dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Dd No 1-23 (Howes) is currently not rated. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 85 feet, and it has a moderate risk assessment level of 3.
With its location in a region susceptible to flooding, Dd No 1-23 (Howes) plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area. Its design by Speaker & King and state regulation highlight the importance of proper management and maintenance of water resources to ensure the safety and sustainability of infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
33.5 |
River Or Stream |
DELAWARE RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.86 |
Drainage Area |
0.48 |
Nid Storage |
255 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
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37cfs |
Stranger C Nr Potter
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199cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
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310cfs |
Soldier C Nr Delia
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2cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
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28600cfs |
Delaware R Bl Perry Dam
|
131cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Geremy's Point
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God's Country
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Main Camp Site
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