Gs Dd No A-99 (Buser) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Gs Dd No A-99 (Buser) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Arrington, Kansas, designed by King & Associates and USDA NRCS.


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Summary

Completed in 1979, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Straight Creek-TR stream. With a height of 33 feet and a length of 500 feet, Gs Dd No A-99 has a storage capacity of 174.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.48 acres, making it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures. With a spillway width of 97 feet and no outlet gates, Gs Dd No A-99 is designed to handle uncontrolled spillage during high water events, ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and infrastructure.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Gs Dd No A-99 (Buser) presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure for flood risk reduction. Its design, construction, and management highlight the collaborative efforts between local government, state agencies, and federal entities like the Natural Resources Conservation Service. As climate change continues to impact water systems, the role of structures like Gs Dd No A-99 becomes increasingly critical in safeguarding communities against extreme weather events and ensuring sustainable water resource management for the future.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

STRAIGHT CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.48

Drainage Area

0.34

Nid Storage

174.5

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

33
       
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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.