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Located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Site No 15 is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1981 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a dam height of 48 feet and a length of 750 feet, this structure has a normal storage capacity of 196 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet. The dam sits on Snokomo Creek-TR and serves as a low hazard potential water resource in the area.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Site No 15 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and efficiency. The dam has a spillway width of 153 feet and a surface area of 16.2 acres, serving as an important water resource for the community. Despite being classified as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the site continues to provide essential services for fire protection and livestock needs in the region.
Although further details on emergency action plans and risk assessments are not available for Site No 15, its strategic location and design make it a crucial asset for water resource management in Wabaunsee County. With a dedicated owner and state oversight, this earth dam serves as a reliable source of water for various purposes while contributing to the overall climate resilience of the area.
Year_Completed | 1981 |
Dam_Height | 48 |
River_Or_Stream | SNOKOMO CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 750 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 16.2 |
Drainage_Area | 0.27 |
Nid_Storage | 324 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 48 |
COTTONWOOD R NR PLYMOUTH | 248cfs |
KANSAS R AT FORT RILEY | 1300cfs |
NEOSHO R NR AMERICUS | 45cfs |
NEOSHO R AT COUNCIL GROVE | 12cfs |
WAKARUSA R NR RICHLAND | 19cfs |
BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN | 209cfs |
HUNDRED AND TEN MILE C NR QUENEMO | 24cfs |