Dd No 113 (Gutch) Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frd No 13 Dd No 116 (Ecklund)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dd No 113 (Gutch), also known as Middle Creek WS Joint District No 62, is a crucial water resource infrastructure located in Marion, Kansas.
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Summary
Constructed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Middle Creek-TR. With a height of 23 feet and a length of 1400 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 351.32 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14.59 acres, offering protection to the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 113 (Gutch) is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam is regularly inspected, operated, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With no outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway, the dam has been designed to handle a maximum discharge of 1142 cubic feet per second, contributing to the overall water management and flood control efforts in the region.
As a significant component of the flood risk reduction strategy in the area, Dd No 113 (Gutch) plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community from potential water-related disasters. With its strategic location in Elmdale, Kansas, and the support of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.59 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.91 |
Nid Storage |
351.32 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk
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1cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
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215cfs |
Neosho R At Council Grove
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4cfs |
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
|
61cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
|
898cfs |
Lyon C Nr Junction City
|
19cfs |
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.
Dd No 113 (Gutch)