Mission Lake Cdf is a local government-owned earth dam located in Horton, Kansas, with a primary purpose classified as "Other." The dam, designed by Ron Kuhn, was completed in 2010 and stands at a height of 53.2 feet, with a hydraulic height of 50 feet and a structural height of 65 feet.
Wind
Humidity
It has a storage capacity of 878 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 649 acre-feet and a surface area of 46 acres.
The dam, situated on Mission Creek-TR, has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. It has a maximum discharge capacity of 800 cubic feet per second and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet. The risk assessment for Mission Lake Cdf is classified as moderate (3), indicating a moderate level of risk associated with the dam. Overall, this dam serves an important role in water resource management in the area and contributes to climate resilience efforts in Kansas.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
4055 |
Dam Height |
53.2 |
River Or Stream |
MISSION CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
46 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
878 |
Structural Height |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
65 |
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