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Dd No C-50 (Meyer) in Holton, Kansas is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1987 to primarily address debris control and flood risk reduction along Banner Creek-TR. Standing at a height of 34 feet and a length of 770 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 232 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.1 acres. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, it is regulated by the KS Dept. of Agriculture and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Located in Jackson County, Kansas, Dd No C-50 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and mitigating potential flood risks. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 85 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1216 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, indicating the need for further evaluation to ensure its long-term effectiveness in protecting the community from potential hazards.
With its strategic location in a high-risk flood area and its vital function as a debris control structure, Dd No C-50 (Meyer) remains an essential asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. As part of the local government's infrastructure, this dam serves as a critical line of defense against flooding events and contributes to the overall water management efforts in Jackson County, Kansas.
Year_Completed | 1987 |
Dam_Height | 34 |
River_Or_Stream | Banner Creek-TR |
Dam_Length | 770 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.1 |
Drainage_Area | 0.52 |
Nid_Storage | 232 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 34 |
BLACK VERMILLION R NR FRANKFORT | 54cfs |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 31cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR BURLINGTON JCT | 229cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT RULO | 36400cfs |
TARKIO RIVER AT FAIRFAX MO | 62cfs |
BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT FALLS CITY | 161cfs |
LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER AT AUBURN | 59cfs |