Dd No 1-17
Dd No 1-17 is an earth dam located in Pawnee County, Kansas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No 1-17
The primary purpose of Dd No 1-17 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 Larned.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,755 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | Larned |
| River/Stream | Pawnee River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.30609, -99.44807 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,755 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,755 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PAWNEE WJD NO 81 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07467 |
| Federal ID | KS07467 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |