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Site 12-7, located in Brown County, Kansas, is a rockfill dam completed in the year 2000 by the USDA NRCS. This dam spans 625 feet in length and stands at a height of 38.6 feet, with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.34 square miles. The dam serves the Wolf River-TR watershed and is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Site 12-7 is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and has not been rated for condition assessment. The emergency action plan status and risk management measures for the dam are currently not available, indicating a potential area for improvement in terms of emergency preparedness and response.
In the realm of water resource and climate preservation, Site 12-7 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the region. With its strategic location and design, this dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in Brown County, emphasizing the importance of sustainable infrastructure for addressing the challenges posed by climate change and water resource management in the area.
Year_Completed | 2000 |
Dam_Height | 38.6 |
River_Or_Stream | WOLF RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 625 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
Surface_Area | 4.4 |
Drainage_Area | 0.34 |
Nid_Storage | 109 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 39 |
MARAIS DES CYGNES R NR KS-MO ST LINE | 922cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR ALTOONA | 152cfs |
FALL R AT FREDONIA | 647cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 2280cfs |
MARMATON R NR FORT SCOTT | 298cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 2390cfs |
MARMATON R NR MARMATON | 194cfs |