Dd No 3-35 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Dd No 3-35, also known as Pawnee Watershed Dam 3-35, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Hodgeman, Kansas.


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Summary

Designed by USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Saw Log Creek-TR river or stream. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 1220 feet, Dd No 3-35 has a storage capacity of 942.7 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9.8 acres, with a drainage area of 5.3 square miles.

The dam features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Dd No 3-35 poses a moderate risk level of 3 due to its condition being unrated. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its compliance with state regulations. Although there is no emergency action plan in place currently, the dam is monitored for any potential risks and managed accordingly.

Overall, Dd No 3-35 stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, contributing to water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flood events and highlights the importance of effective water infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of climate change.

Dam Length

1220

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

SAW LOG CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.8

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

5.3

Nid Storage

942.7

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.