Dd No 25-18 (Studer) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Dd No 25-18 (Studer) is a local government-owned dam located in Muscotah, Kansas, along Plum Creek-TR.


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Summary

Built in 1980 by King & Associates, this earth-type dam stands at 29 feet high and spans 1360 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 302 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, serving the community by mitigating potential flood hazards in the area.

Despite its low hazard potential, Dd No 25-18 (Studer) is regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is considered to have moderate risk management measures in place. The dam has not been fully assessed for its condition and emergency action plan, but it meets the necessary guidelines for risk assessment and management.

Located in Brown County, Kansas, Dd No 25-18 (Studer) plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Its design, construction, and regulatory oversight highlight the importance of responsible water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

1360

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

PLUM CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12.2

Drainage Area

0.68

Nid Storage

302

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.