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The Robinson Site, located in Allen County, Kansas, is a local government-owned dam built in 2014 for flood risk reduction along the Marmaton River. This earth dam stands at a height of 30.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 170.6 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 27.8 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.77 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the Robinson Site is subject to state regulations and inspections by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 925 cubic feet per second. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it serves as a vital infrastructure for flood protection and water resource management in the area.
With its strategic location and design, the Robinson Site offers a moderate level of risk management for potential emergencies, as assessed by a risk rating of 3. Although not operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam serves as a key structure for flood risk reduction and water resource conservation efforts in Allen County, Kansas.
Year_Completed | 2014 |
Dam_Height | 30.5 |
River_Or_Stream | MARMATON RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 852 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 4.77 |
Hydraulic_Height | 28.5 |
Drainage_Area | 0.62 |
Nid_Storage | 170.6 |
Structural_Height | 33.5 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 34 |
LITTLE PLATTE RIVER NEAR PLATTSBURG | 3cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT ST. JOSEPH | 38200cfs |
STRANGER C NR POTTER | 199cfs |
PLATTE RIVER NEAR AGENCY | 271cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT RULO | 36400cfs |
ONE HUNDRED AND TWO RIVER AT MARYVILLE | 71cfs |
DELAWARE R NR MUSCOTAH | 57cfs |