Dd No Iii-1, located in Bourbon County, Kansas, is a locally-owned earth dam designed by Agricultural Eng.
Wind
Humidity
Assoc. with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1994, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 931.25 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 1.69 square miles along the Little Mill Creek-TR river/stream. With a spillway width of 120 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 4750 cubic feet per second, Dd No Iii-1 plays a crucial role in managing floodwaters in the area.
While the dam's hazard potential is deemed significant, its condition assessment is rated as fair, with a moderate risk level of 3. Regular inspections, conducted every 5 years, ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control. The dam does not feature outlet gates or associated structures, indicating a simple yet vital role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. With state-regulated oversight from the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No Iii-1 remains an essential asset in the region's water resource and climate management efforts.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE MILL CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.68 |
Drainage Area |
1.69 |
Nid Storage |
931.25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Marmaton R Nr Marmaton
|
194cfs |
L Osage R At Fulton
|
1cfs |
Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott
|
4cfs |
Marmaton R Nr Uniontown
|
0cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ks-Mo St Line
|
223cfs |
Marmaton River Near Nevada
|
22cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Rock Creek Lake - Fort Scott
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Gunn Park
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Fort Scott Lake
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