Dd No 13 (Matzke) dam
Dd No 13 (Matzke)
Dd No 13 (Matzke), also known as Rock Creek Watershed Dam No 13, is a local government-owned structure in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and a length of 660 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet. Situated on the Westmoreland River, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 13 is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this dam is not currently rated for condition assessment. Despite its unknown foundations and uncontrolled spillway type, this structure remains a key asset in mitigating flood risks in the region. The involvement of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in its design highlights the collaborative effort in safeguarding water resources and ensuring climate resilience in the area.
As a significant component of flood risk reduction measures, Dd No 13 serves as a critical infrastructure in maintaining the safety and stability of the Westmoreland community. Its strategic location, design features, and operational protocols underscore the importance of water resource management and climate adaptation in safeguarding vulnerable areas from potential disasters. With continued regulatory oversight and monitoring, this dam remains a vital resource in enhancing the resilience of the region against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Dd No 13 (Matzke) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Vermillion C Nr Wamego | 38 cfs | → |
| Rock C Nr Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 256 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R Nr Manhattan | 515 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Wamego | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Kansas R Nr Belvue | 1,170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dd No 13 (Matzke).
Boat launches
- Park Road Pottawatomie County
- Spillway Marina Road Pottawatomie County
- Riley County
- State Lake Road 7988, Pottawatomie County
- Stockdale Park Road 4800, Manhattan
- Mound Ridge Drive Riley County
Campgrounds
- Oregon Trail Rv Park
- Stockdale - Tuttle Creek Reservoir
- Tuttle Creek State Park
- Tuttle Creek Cove - Tuttle Creek Lake
- Centralia Lake
- Blue Rapids/Riverside City Park
Fishing spots
Track Dd No 13 (Matzke) in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dd No 13 (Matzke)
Where does the data for Dd No 13 (Matzke) 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 Dd No 13 (Matzke).