Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 dam
Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80
Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80, also known as Ksnoname 1157, is a water resource structure located in Scandia, Kansas, along the Republican River-TR. Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a primary purpose classified as "Other." With a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a low hazard potential, this structure plays a crucial role in water management within Jewell County.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Proj 45s-300(3) is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safe operation. Designated as a buttress dam with a structural height of 38 feet and a length of 700 feet, this structure serves as a vital component in the local water infrastructure system. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, this dam remains a reliable asset in the region.
Located in a rural area with limited infrastructure, Proj 45s-300(3) serves as a key water management tool for the surrounding community. With its low hazard potential and state-regulated status, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local government, federal agencies, and state regulators in safeguarding water resources and ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure 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 Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Courtland Canal At Nebraska-Kansas State Line | 38 cfs | → |
| Republican R Nr Hardy | 32 cfs | → |
| White Rock C Nr Burr Oak | 1 cfs | → |
| Republican River At Guide Rock | 2 cfs | → |
| Republican R At Scandia | 57 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Deweese | 94 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80.
Track Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 in the Snoflo app
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About Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80
Where does the data for Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80 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 Proj 45s-300(3) Sta 263+80.