Kirwin-Webster Irrigation District
The Kirwin Irrigation District, located in Gaylord, Kansas, is a key component of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, featuring a multipurpose dam and reservoir along the North Fork of the Solomon River. Established in 1950, the district serves approximately 11,435 irrigable acres, providing essential irrigation benefits while also protecting the downstream area from floods and enhancing local fish and wildlife habitats.
Constructed between 1952 and 1955, the Kirwin Dam and Reservoir play a significant role in flood control, with the capacity to manage the largest recorded floods. Additionally, the reservoir offers recreational opportunities and serves as an important resting and feeding area for waterfowl during migration seasons, highlighting its ecological significance in a semiarid region.
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