Dd No H-13 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Dd No H-13, also known as Pottawatomie Creek WS Dam No H 13, is a crucial water resource structure located in Lane, Kansas.


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Summary

Owned by the local government, this earth dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1978 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a height of 36 feet and a hydraulic height of 33 feet, Dd No H-13 has a storage capacity of 1040.59 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 18.5 acres, serving a drainage area of 2.41 square miles along the North Fork Sac Branch-TR stream.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No H-13 is classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and has no outlet gates or associated structures. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections and enforcement ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water infrastructure. Situated within the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Dd No H-13 plays a critical role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community and environment in Franklin County, Kansas.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

1630

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

NORTH FORK SAC BRANCH-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18.5

Hydraulic Height

33

Drainage Area

2.41

Nid Storage

1040.59

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

36
       
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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.