Ksnoname 944 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Ksnoname 944, located in Jackson, Kansas, is a private earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1968.


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Summary

This dam, with a height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 197.7 acre-feet, serves the primary purpose of water storage for irrigation and flood control along the Little Solder Creek-TR. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.

Despite being privately owned, Ksnoname 944 falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has a spillway width of 75 feet and is classified as having an uncontrolled spillway type. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, there are currently no risk management measures in place for this structure.

Overall, Ksnoname 944 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing essential storage for agricultural purposes and helping to mitigate flood risks. As climate change continues to impact water availability and extreme weather events, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Ksnoname 944 will be essential in ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure in the region.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

780

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

LITTLE SOLDER CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.5

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

0.63

Nid Storage

197.7

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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. 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

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, 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.