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DD NO K-4

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Bunion Creek-Tr
April 1, 2025


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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
       



       

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