Gsd No B-44 (Gc 9) Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gsd No B-27 (Gc 7) Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8)
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Gsd No B-44 (Gc 9) is a local government-owned dam located in Atchison, Kansas, designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction.
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Summary
The dam, primarily made of earth with a buttress core, stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 439 acre-feet. It serves the purpose of debris control and flood risk reduction, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 3931 cubic feet per second. Despite not having outlet gates, Gsd No B-44 (Gc 9) plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region, protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation.
With its strategic location and design, Gsd No B-44 (Gc 9) serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Atchison, Kansas. The dam's presence highlights the importance of proactive measures in addressing climate-related challenges and underscores the collaborative efforts between local governments and federal agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service in safeguarding communities against potential flood events.
Dam Height |
28 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
0.8 |
Nid Storage |
439 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
43cfs |
Stranger C Nr Potter
|
199cfs |
Delaware R Bl Perry Dam
|
116cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Soldier C Nr Delia
|
3cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
25000cfs |
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.
Gsd No B-44 (Gc 9)