Watershed Operations - Big Caney Watershed Site #18

Introduction

When fully implemented, the Big Caney Watershed, Site 18 flood control dam will be stabilized. It has experienced two downstream slope embankment failures since 2006. An estimated 1,500 residents will benefit from the repair work on this site.

Project Description

• Location: Cowley County, 4th Congressional District
• Federal Funding: $214,000

Partners

• USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Big Caney Watershed Joint District #31
• Chautauqua County Conservation District
• Cowley County Conservation District
• Elk County Conservation District
• Osage County (Oklahoma) Conservation District

Benefits

When the project is completed, seven county and/or township roads and bridges will be protected from flood damage. Approximately 1,500 residents and 20 farms and ranches in or near the watershed will benefit from increased public safety.

Economic Opportunities

Site 18 yields an estimated $25,500 in average annual flood reduction benefits. It provides flood protection on 12 miles of stream corridor with a floodplain that encompasses 20 farms and ranches and approximately 2,000 acres in agricultural land.

Statewide Perspective

Approximately 34,000 people live in or commute through the Big Caney project area. The area has income levels about 14 percent below the area mean.

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Fact Sheet - Reinvesting in Big Caney Watershed - Site #18, Kansas (PDF; 647 KB)

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Last Modified: 02/01/2010