Located in Coffey County, Kansas, Dam 2 on Turkey Creek serves a primary purpose of irrigation, providing essential water resources for agricultural activities in the area.
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Constructed in 2014 by Agricultural Engineering Associates, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 482 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 35 acres and has a drainage area of 0.63 square miles.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dam 2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, Dam 2 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region and contributes to the overall climate resilience of the area.
Year Completed |
2014 |
Dam Length |
2004 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TURKEY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
22.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
482 |
Structural Height |
30.8 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
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1200cfs |
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19cfs |
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15cfs |
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20cfs |
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