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Dd No 119, located in Winfield, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam constructed in 1994 for flood risk reduction along Stewart Creek. The dam has a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 622.99 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 83.09 acre-feet. The dam spans 1,775 feet in length and covers a surface area of 19.7 acres, serving a drainage area of 1.51 square miles.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 119 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as not rated in terms of its condition. The risk assessment for Dd No 119 categorizes it as having a moderate risk level of 3, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures for the dam's operation and maintenance to ensure public safety and flood protection in the region.
With its controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 998 cubic feet per second, Dd No 119 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks along Stewart Creek. As a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Cowley County, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Kansas.
Year_Completed | 1994 |
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | STEWART CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1775 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 19.7 |
Drainage_Area | 1.51 |
Nid_Storage | 622.99 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 25 |
WHITEWATER R AT TOWANDA | 28cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT DERBY | 548cfs |
ARKANSAS R NR MAIZE | 61cfs |
L ARKANSAS R NR SEDGWICK | 15cfs |
L ARKANSAS R AT VALLEY CENTER | 19cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 47cfs |