Dd No 17-16 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dd No 21-15 Gs Dd No 17-20a
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Dd No 17-16 is a local government-owned dam located in Muscotah, Kansas, along the Gregg Creek-TR.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 34 feet and a length of 670 feet, primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. It has a storage capacity of 245.9 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 91.8 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 12.15 acres.
Constructed with an earth core and buttress type, Dd No 17-16 has a spillway width of 60 feet and a hazard potential rated as low. The dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes state inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and emergency action plans are yet to be prepared and updated.
Overall, Dd No 17-16 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and is closely monitored by state regulatory agencies to ensure its functionality and safety. With its strategic location and design features, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Brown County, Kansas.
Dam Length |
670 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
GREGG CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.15 |
Drainage Area |
0.65 |
Nid Storage |
245.9 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
34cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
14cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
26600cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Stranger C Nr Potter
|
199cfs |
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 17-16