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Dd No K-4 is a local government-owned earth dam in Fort Scott, Kansas, completed in 1994 for flood risk reduction along the Bunion Creek-TR. With a height of 20.5 feet and a length of 890 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 149.42 acre-feet and a normal storage of 9.11 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Despite being uncontrolled, the dam features a 30-foot spillway width to manage maximum discharges of up to 600 cubic feet per second. The primary purpose of Dd No K-4 is flood risk reduction, with additional purposes including debris control. Located in Bourbon County, Kansas, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events. The risk assessment for Dd No K-4 is moderate, highlighting its importance in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the region.
Year_Completed | 1994 |
Dam_Height | 20.5 |
River_Or_Stream | BUNION CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 890 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 4.49 |
Drainage_Area | 0.52 |
Nid_Storage | 149.42 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 21 |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 430cfs |
MARAIS DES CYGNES R AT LA CYGNE | 272cfs |
L OSAGE R AT FULTON | 57cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
MARAIS DES CYGNES R NR KS-MO ST LINE | 414cfs |
MARMATON R NR MARMATON | 194cfs |
LITTLE OSAGE R. AT HORTON | 42cfs |