Resource
"The little dam that could" Horse Thief Reservoir Pawnee Watershed joint district no. 81, Hodgeman County, Kansas
Resource Type
ASDSO Conference Papers
Reference Title
"The little dam that could" Horse Thief Reservoir Pawnee Watershed joint district no. 81, Hodgeman County, Kansas
Organization/Agency
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Publisher Name
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Year
2006
Date
May 7-9, 2006
Event Name
Dam Safety in the West 2006 - Western Regional Conference
Event Location
Overland Park, Kansas
ASDSO Session Title
“Kansas is All Right for Men and Dogs, But it’s Pretty Hard on Women and Horses” – Horsethief Reservoir Case Study
Topic Location
Kansas
Abstract/Additional Information
Abstract Only - Horse Thief Reservoir, soon to be built in arid southwest Kansas, is the latest and most ambitious project of the Pawnee Watershed District. First mentioned in the District's initial General Plan in 1971, construction is expected to begin in early 2007, more than 35 years later. The presentation will deal with the many obstacles that had to be overcome, including hydrologic questions, land acquisition, and funding issues. Special emphasis will be given to the efforts of the Watershed District in building partnerships with local citizens, as well as with state and federal agencies and lawmakers.
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