Dd No G-12, located in Anderson County, Kansas, is a flood risk reduction dam constructed in 1993 along the Pottawatomie Creek.
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Designed by Dale Steward, P.E., this earth dam stands at a height of 24.5 feet and has a length of 750 feet, providing a storage capacity of 522.8 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No G-12 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it has a spillway width of 40 feet with a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Situated within the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Dd No G-12 is a key component in the overall water management system of the area. With its strategic location and design characteristics, this dam contributes to the sustainable utilization of water resources and the protection of communities against flooding events. As a significant piece of infrastructure in the region, its importance for climate resilience and water security cannot be understated.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
24.5 |
River Or Stream |
POTTAWATOMIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.2 |
Drainage Area |
1.22 |
Nid Storage |
522.8 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Pottawatomie C Nr Scipio
|
15cfs |
Pottawatomie C At Lane
|
13cfs |
Neosho R Nr Iola
|
944cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R At La Cygne
|
114cfs |
Marmaton R Nr Uniontown
|
0cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ks-Mo St Line
|
98cfs |