N-1 Dam, Kansas, USA

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Quick Facts About N-1 Dam

Location: Bourbon, Kansas
Coordinates: 37.81812, -94.79365
River: Cedar Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 2002
Dam Height: 64 ft (20 m)
Dam Length: 1,600 ft (488 m)
Dam Capacity: 10,705 acre-ft (13,205 Ml)

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N-1 Dam Information

N-1 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 2 miles from Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas.

The dam, which is on the Cedar Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by AG ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, and commissioned in 2002 and is currently owned by MARMATON WJD NO 102.

N-1 Dam Structure

The N-1 Dam is approximately 1,600 feet (488 m) long, 64 feet (20 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

N-1 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 4,056 acre-ft (5,002 Ml) and maximum capacity of 10,705 acre-ft (13,205 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 222 acres (90 ha) and the total catchment area is 13 square miles (33 square kilometres).

N-1 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 214 feet (65 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 5200 cubic feet per second (147 cubic metres per second).

N-1 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

N-1 Dam
Bourbon, Kansas
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 64 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,600 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 10,705 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 13 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

N-1 Dam Weather

Current Conditions at N-1 Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:42
Sunrise 06:51
Sunset 19:44
Temperature (°F) 85
Feels Like (°F) 87
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1012
Humidity (%) 54
Wind Speed (mph) 8
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for N-1 Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 74 99 105 1013 44 17 33 S 0 - clear sky
Sat 77 103 98 1012 25 9 20 S 0 - scattered clouds
Sun 69 106 89 1012 23 22 33 NE 100 2 light rain
Mon 73 100 95 1014 31 16 30 SE 96 0 light rain
Tue 76 104 105 1014 27 17 32 SSW 0 - clear sky
Wed 78 102 103 1017 26 21 30 NNW 98 3 light rain
Thu 71 104 99 1016 32 11 14 ESE 100 4 light rain
Fri 76 106 102 1012 20 19 35 SSE 60 - clear sky

N-1 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the N-1 Dam?

N-1 Dam is in Kansas.

In which county is the N-1 Dam?

N-1 Dam is in Bourbon County.

How high is the N-1 Dam?

N-1 Dam is 64 feet high.

How long is the N-1 Dam?

N-1 Dam is 1,600 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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