Pawnee Ws Dam 1-33 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dd No 1-33 (Smith) Dd No 1-35 (Scott)
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Pawnee WS Dam 1-33, located in Rozel, Kansas, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1977.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1388 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1223 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for fish and wildlife habitat enhancement.
Situated on Tr-Sawmill Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and outlet gates that are also uncontrolled. The dam's condition assessment and emergency action plan status are currently not available, reflecting a need for further evaluation and preparedness measures. Despite these uncertainties, Pawnee WS Dam 1-33 remains an essential infrastructure for water resource management in the Pawnee County area.
As a key structure in the Kansas City District, Pawnee WS Dam 1-33 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and enhancing water storage capacity in the region. With its stone core and unique design by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands as a testament to innovative engineering solutions for environmental conservation and climate resilience. Its strategic location and function as a fish and wildlife pond further highlight its importance in sustaining local ecosystems and supporting biodiversity initiatives.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1388 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Sawmill Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
7.33 |
Nid Storage |
1223 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pawnee R At Rozel
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4cfs |
Pawnee R Nr Burdett
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0cfs |
Walnut C At Nekoma
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4cfs |
Arkansas R Nr Larned
|
10cfs |
Walnut C At Albert
|
0cfs |
Rattlesnake C Nr Macksville
|
1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Pawnee Ws Dam 1-33