Located in Buchanan, Missouri, K & K Producers is a privately-owned earth dam built in 1992 for grade stabilization along the TR-Platte River.
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With a height of 32 feet and a length of 350 feet, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam has a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and a drainage area of 250 acres, with a maximum discharge of 78 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, K & K Producers has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and poses no significant regulatory or enforcement issues as it is not state-regulated. With its primary purpose of grade stabilization and its location in the Rock Island District, this dam provides essential water resource management benefits while also serving as a valuable asset for climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable infrastructure development.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PLATTE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
250 |
Nid Storage |
19 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Platte River Near Agency
|
85cfs |
Missouri River At St. Joseph
|
24600cfs |
Platte River At Sharps Station
|
87cfs |
Little Platte River At Smithville
|
14cfs |
Little Platte River Near Plattsburg
|
1cfs |
Stranger C Nr Potter
|
199cfs |