Rocky Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Rocky Pond Dam, also known as Rock Island Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Belleville, Kansas.


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Summary

Completed in 1910, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 2000 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 446 acre-feet. Situated on Salt Creek-TR, this dam serves various purposes including flood control and water supply for the surrounding area.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Rocky Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Republic County. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its current condition, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks.

Rocky Pond Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as a buttress-type earth dam. With its location in a rural area and minimal associated structures, this dam remains a key infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and engineering marvel of Rocky Pond Dam in its contribution to the local ecosystem and community resilience.

Year Completed

1910

Dam Length

2000

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

SALT CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

2.51

Nid Storage

446

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.