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Rockwood Falls Estates is a private recreational area located in Johnson, Kansas, along the Wolf Creek-TR stream. The dam at Rockwood Falls Estates, completed in 2001, is an earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 297 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves a recreational purpose, with a low hazard potential and a not-yet-rated condition assessment.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Rockwood Falls Estates is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is designed to withstand potential risks, with a spillway width of 240 feet and a maximum discharge of 10,000 cubic feet per second. The location offers 15 acres of surface area for recreational activities, with a normal storage capacity of 134.1 acre-feet.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rockwood Falls Estates provides an intriguing look into dam infrastructure in Kansas. With its serene surroundings and recreational opportunities, this private estate showcases the importance of responsible water management and regulatory oversight in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of such natural resources.
Year_Completed | 2001 |
Dam_Height | 20 |
River_Or_Stream | WOLF CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1000 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 15 |
Drainage_Area | 2.22 |
Nid_Storage | 297 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 20 |
MARMATON R NR MARMATON | 194cfs |
MARMATON R NR FORT SCOTT | 30cfs |
MARMATON R NR UNIONTOWN | 12cfs |
SHOAL CREEK ABOVE JOPLIN | 118cfs |
SPRING RIVER NEAR QUAPAW | 419cfs |
MARMATON RIVER NEAR NEVADA | 88cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 419cfs |