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Pond No. 2, located in Saline, Kansas, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 2006, this structure has a dam height of 17.9 feet and a storage capacity of 151.81 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 61.73 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.95 acres, Pond No. 2 plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. The spillway of Pond No. 2 is uncontrolled with a width of 30 feet, ensuring proper water flow management. Despite not being regulated by the state or federal agencies, the dam is a critical piece of infrastructure for the local community and contributes to the overall agricultural irrigation needs of the area.
With its strategic location along the Smoky Hill River-TR and proximity to Tulsa District, Pond No. 2 serves as a key water storage and distribution point in the region. While it may not have undergone recent inspections or condition assessments, the dam continues to support the agricultural activities in Saline, Kansas, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year_Completed | 2006 |
Dam_Height | 17.9 |
River_Or_Stream | SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 863 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 11.95 |
Drainage_Area | 0.42 |
Nid_Storage | 151.81 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 18 |
LITTLE BLUE R AT HOLLENBERG | 65cfs |
FANCY C AT WINKLER | 8cfs |
MILL C AT WASHINGTON | 6cfs |
REPUBLICAN R AT SCANDIA | 37cfs |
L BLUE R NR BARNES | 101cfs |
SOLOMON R AT BELOIT | 14cfs |
LITTLE BLUE RIVER NEAR FAIRBURY | 41cfs |