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Sediment Pond 5 is a private-owned structure located in Pleasanton, Kansas, within the Tulsa District. It serves as a Rockfill dam primarily designed for Flood Risk Reduction, with a height of 8.8 feet and a storage capacity of 110.8 acre-feet. The dam spans 800 feet in length, covering a surface area of 6.71 acres and draining an area of 0.86 square miles. Despite its low Hazard Potential, Sediment Pond 5 has not been officially rated for its condition, and no inspections or assessments have been conducted to date.
Designed by ALAN BOWLES, P.E., Sediment Pond 5 does not fall under state jurisdiction, permitting, or inspection, and is not regulated by any state agency. The structure has no associated structures and lacks specific features such as spillways or outlet gates. While the dam has not been modified since its completion, there is limited information on its operational history or emergency preparedness. Although the risk and management measures for Sediment Pond 5 remain unidentified, its strategic location and flood control purpose underscore its importance in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
With its unique design and purpose, Sediment Pond 5 stands as a testament to private ownership's role in flood risk reduction within the Kansas landscape. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the potential of such structures in mitigating natural disasters and promoting environmental sustainability, Sediment Pond 5 serves as a noteworthy case study in the intersection of engineering, private ownership, and public safety. While its condition assessment and risk management aspects warrant further attention, the dam's existence highlights the ongoing need for proactive measures in safeguarding communities against water-related hazards in the face of a changing climate.
Dam_Height | 8.8 |
Dam_Length | 800 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
Surface_Area | 6.71 |
Drainage_Area | 0.86 |
Nid_Storage | 110.8 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 9 |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
L OSAGE R AT FULTON | 77cfs |
SPRING RIVER AT CARTHAGE | 113cfs |
MARAIS DES CYGNES R AT LA CYGNE | 475cfs |
MARMATON R NR MARMATON | 194cfs |
LABETTE C NR OSWEGO | 25cfs |
LITTLE OSAGE R. AT HORTON | 48cfs |