Dd No L-2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ericson Site K-7
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Dd No L-2 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Fort Scott, Kansas, specifically designed for flood risk reduction along Pawnee Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1998 by Agricultural Eng. Assoc., this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 1175 feet, with a storage capacity of 550.09 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment.
The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its compliance with state jurisdiction and regulations. With a spillway width of 60 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1680 cubic feet per second, Dd No L-2 serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the area. Although it has not been updated or inspected since December 1999, the dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
1175 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
PAWNEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16.79 |
Drainage Area |
1.6 |
Nid Storage |
550.09 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Marmaton R Nr Marmaton
|
194cfs |
Marmaton R Nr Uniontown
|
0cfs |
Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott
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4cfs |
East Drywood Creek At Prairie State Park
|
0cfs |
L Osage R At Fulton
|
1cfs |
Neosho R Nr Parsons
|
2500cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Dd No L-2