Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (rc&d) Site No. 41 is an earth dam located in Woodson County, Kansas, built in 1979. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall, taller than 89% 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 Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (rc&d) Site No. 41
The primary purpose of Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (rc&d) Site No. 41 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 Kansas Dept of Transportation (local government). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 43 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a storage capacity of 3,140 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Woodson |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.97055, -95.86265 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Kansas Dept of Transportation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09530 |
| Federal ID | KS09530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |