Frd No Gs 16 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gsd No 12 Frd No H-2
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Frd No Gs 16, also known as Walnut Creek Watershed Dam Gs 16, is a vital structure located in Padonia, Kansas, owned by the local government.
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Summary
This dam, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1963, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a dam height of 34 feet and a hydraulic height of 31 feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding.
Situated in the Euchre Creek watershed, Frd No Gs 16 has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.53 acres. Despite its age, this earth dam with buttress core type is in good condition, assessed as low hazard potential and moderate risk level. The dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections, with state permitting and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality. With its strategic location and design, Frd No Gs 16 is a key component in the water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in Brown County, Kansas.
This dam, operated by the local government and supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is a crucial infrastructure for flood control and risk reduction in the region. Its role in safeguarding the community against potential inundation and managing water flow from the Euchre Creek watershed highlights the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience measures. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Frd No Gs 16 stands as a reliable structure in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water-related challenges, contributing to the overall resilience of the area.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
725 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
EUCHRE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.53 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
0.72 |
Nid Storage |
180 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
23600cfs |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
29cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
24cfs |
Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo
|
62cfs |
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.
Frd No Gs 16