Pl-566 Site No. 23 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Detention Dam No Sp-6 Frd No 24
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
23, located in Butler County, Kansas, is a rockfill dam constructed in 2001 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Durechen Creek. The dam stands at a height of 33.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 4930 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 322 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam is state regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 4096 cubic feet per second. Despite being ungraded for condition assessment, Pl-566 Site No. 23 continues to serve its purpose effectively, supporting water resource management efforts in the region and safeguarding against potential flooding events.
With its strategic location and design, Pl-566 Site No. 23 demonstrates the collaborative efforts of federal and local government agencies in protecting communities and infrastructure from flooding impacts. As a vital component of the flood risk reduction infrastructure, this dam serves as a testament to effective water resource management practices and the commitment to ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding area against climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
4636 |
Dam Height |
33.8 |
River Or Stream |
DURECHEN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
76 |
Drainage Area |
10.6 |
Nid Storage |
4930 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
|
61cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
|
215cfs |
Whitewater R At Towanda
|
64cfs |
Otter C At Climax
|
22cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
|
898cfs |
N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk
|
1cfs |
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.
Pl-566 Site No. 23