Gs Dd No 63 dam
Gs Dd No 63
Gs Dd No 63 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Pottawatomie, Kansas, completed in 1991. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture, this earth dam stands at a height of 32.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 361.2 acre-feet. With a normal storage of 66.7 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.24 square miles, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Although Gs Dd No 63 has a low hazard potential, it has been classified as having a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and has no outlet gates. With a surface area of 11 acres and a maximum discharge of 1190 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. As a key component of the local water management system, Gs Dd No 63 ensures the safety and protection of the surrounding community.
This dam, designed by KING & ASSOCIATES, is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Even though its condition assessment is not rated, Gs Dd No 63 continues to be a vital infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the area. With its strategic location and design features, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Kansas.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Gs Dd No 63 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R Nr Manhattan | 519 cfs | → |
| Rock C Nr Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Wamego | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Kings C Nr Manhattan | 0 cfs | → |
| Vermillion C Nr Wamego | 13 cfs | → |
| Kansas R Nr Belvue | 1,120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gs Dd No 63.
Boat launches
- State Lake Road 7988, Pottawatomie County
- Riley County
- Spillway Marina Road Pottawatomie County
- Linear Trail Pottawatomie County
- Lincoln Avenue St. George
- Park Road Pottawatomie County
Campgrounds
- Tuttle Creek State Park
- Tuttle Creek Cove - Tuttle Creek Lake
- Oregon Trail Rv Park
- Stockdale - Tuttle Creek Reservoir
- St Marys Riverside Park
- Farnum Creek - Milford Lake
Fishing spots
Track Gs Dd No 63 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Gs Dd No 63
Where does the data for Gs Dd No 63 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Gs Dd No 63.