Gs Dd No A-40 (Nowlin) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Arrington, Kansas, along the Straight Creek-TR.
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Built in 1985 by designers Speaker & King, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with additional functions such as debris control. Standing at 22 feet high and stretching 620 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 120.4 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.31 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Gs Dd No A-40 (Nowlin) has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet and is not equipped with outlet gates. While it currently does not pose an immediate threat, regular inspections and maintenance would be essential in ensuring the long-term safety and effectiveness of this flood risk reduction structure. The surrounding community may benefit from the implementation of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and other risk management measures to further enhance the dam's resilience in the face of potential disasters.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
620 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
STRAIGHT CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.31 |
Nid Storage |
120.4 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
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37cfs |
Soldier C Nr Delia
|
2cfs |
Vermillion C Nr Wamego
|
8cfs |
Kansas R Nr Belvue
|
1410cfs |
Soldier C Nr Topeka
|
2cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
15cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Banner Creek
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God's Country
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Main Camp Site
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Geremy's Point
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