Wilbur Naylor. Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 500 feet in length, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Lynn Creek-Tr river/stream. With a normal storage capacity of 27.3 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 531 cubic feet per second, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for appropriate risk management measures. While no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared or updated for this dam, it meets regulatory guidelines and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway to manage excess water flow. Overall, Gs Dd No 118 plays a crucial role in debris control and flood risk reduction within the Shawnee County area, contributing to the water resource management efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
LYNN CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.65 |
Nid Storage |
176.2 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Wakarusa R Nr Richland
|
0cfs |
Kansas R At Topeka
|
1320cfs |
Kansas R At Lecompton
|
1520cfs |
Soldier C Nr Topeka
|
2cfs |
Delaware R Bl Perry Dam
|
118cfs |
Wakarusa R Nr Lawrence
|
8cfs |