Gsd No B-61 (Gc 19) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Gsd No B-61 (Gc 19) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Atchison, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of debris control.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 680 feet, with a storage capacity of 174 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks emergency action plans.

Situated within the Rock Island District of Kansas, Gsd No B-61 serves as a vital structure for managing water resources in the region, with a surface area of 8.1 acres and a drainage area of 0.53 square miles. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, ensuring the safe release of excess water. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks outlet gates, it plays a crucial role in mitigating the risk of debris accumulation and contributes to overall water management efforts.

Given its strategic location and design, Gsd No B-61 (Gc 19) represents a key component of the local water infrastructure in Atchison, Kansas. As climate change continues to impact the availability and distribution of water resources, the proper maintenance and assessment of structures like Gsd No B-61 are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water management systems. With its unique features and purpose, this dam serves as a noteworthy example of how engineered solutions can help address the challenges posed by climate variability and water resource management.

Dam Length

680

Dam Height

26

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.1

Drainage Area

0.53

Nid Storage

174

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.
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