Dd No H-26 (timber Lake)
Dd No H-26 (timber Lake) is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No H-26 (timber Lake)
The primary purpose of Dd No H-26 (timber Lake) 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 Pottawatomie Creek Wjd No 90 (local government). It impounds the Pottawatomie Creek-tr near Lane.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 912 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2019.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Lane |
| River/Stream | Pottawatomie Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.40797, -95.07513 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 912 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 912 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,214 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | POTTAWATOMIE CREEK WJD NO 90 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04454 |
| Federal ID | KS04454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |