Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake)
Key Takeaway
Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 98.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 912 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,214 cfs |
| NID ID | KS04454 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
POTTAWATOMIE CREEK WJD NO 90
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake)?
Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake)?
Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake) is owned by POTTAWATOMIE CREEK WJD NO 90 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake)?
Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake)?
Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake) has a dam height of 53 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake) last inspected?
Dd No H-26 (Timber Lake) was last inspected on December 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.