Gs Dd No 19-6 (Tollefson) dam
Gs Dd No 19-6 (Tollefson)
Located in Robinson, Kansas, Gs Dd No 19-6 (Tollefson) is a local government-owned earth dam that was completed in 1988 for flood risk reduction along the Wolf River-TR. Standing at a height of 36 feet and with a length of 600 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 123.4 acre-feet and a normal storage of 50 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure public safety.
Designed by Speaker & King, Gs Dd No 19-6 (Tollefson) does not have any associated structures and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet. The dam has a drainage area of 0.23 square miles and a surface area of 5.5 acres. Despite being classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam is considered to be in moderate risk condition. The dam does not have any outlet gates or locks and is not owned or funded by any federal agencies.
Overall, Gs Dd No 19-6 (Tollefson) plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risk in Brown County, Kansas. With its strategic location and design features, the dam helps to protect the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize and appreciate the efforts put into managing and maintaining such essential infrastructure for the protection of both people and property in the region.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Gs Dd No 19-6 (Tollefson) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Nemaha River At Falls City | 2,530 cfs | → |
| Delaware R Nr Muscotah | 321 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Rulo | 43,900 cfs | → |
| Stranger C Nr Potter | 199 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 242 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 1,610 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gs Dd No 19-6 (Tollefson).
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Gs Dd No 19-6 (Tollefson) in the Snoflo app
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About Gs Dd No 19-6 (Tollefson)
Where does the data for Gs Dd No 19-6 (Tollefson) come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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