Dd No 2-35 (lewis Dam) is an earth dam located in Ness County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 2,110 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dd No 2-35 (lewis Dam)
The primary purpose of Dd No 2-35 (lewis Dam) 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 Burdett.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 98 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,570 acre-feet. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ness |
| Nearest City | Burdett |
| River/Stream | Pawnee River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.26402, -99.61655 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,512 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Pawnee Wjd No 81 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04943 |
| Federal ID | KS04943 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |