Jeff Robertson Dam, located in Douglas County, Kansas, is a privately owned structure designed for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 25.4 feet and has a length of 500 feet. With a storage capacity of 19.17 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 18.64 acre-feet, this dam serves as a vital resource for water management in the area.
Although the dam's hazard potential is classified as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, its risk assessment is moderate. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 28 feet, ensuring proper water discharge during periods of high inflow. Despite not having outlet gates, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
With a drainage area of 0.05 square miles and a surface area of 1.55 acres, Jeff Robertson Dam remains a significant structure in the Rock Creek watershed. Its strategic location and purpose make it an essential component in the sustainable management of water resources and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
25.4 |
River Or Stream |
ROCK CREEK - TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.55 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
19.17 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Wakarusa R Nr Richland
|
3cfs |
Wakarusa R Nr Lawrence
|
9cfs |
Hundred And Ten Mile C Nr Quenemo
|
18cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Pomona
|
24cfs |
Kansas R At Lecompton
|
1930cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ottawa
|
71cfs |