Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41

TURKEY CREEK· Woodson, Kansas· Built 1979· Earth· 43 ft tall
Unknown Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 is classified as unknown in Kansas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 43 ft (taller than 94.8% in KS)
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage3.1K acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDKS09530

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41?

Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41?

Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 built?

Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 was completed in 1979, making it 47 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41?

Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 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 Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41?

Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 has a dam height of 43 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.