Dd No 2-18a
Dd No 2-18a is an earth dam located in Pawnee County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dd No 2-18a
The primary purpose of Dd No 2-18a is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Pawnee Wjd No 81 (local government). It impounds the Pawnee River-tr near Sanford.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,785 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,483 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2021.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | Sanford |
| River/Stream | Pawnee River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.30638, -99.58229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,785 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,483 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,483 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,508 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PAWNEE WJD NO 81 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00615 |
| Federal ID | KS00615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |