Gs Dd No 116 (Bailey) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Gs Dd No 116 (Bailey) is a flood risk reduction structure located in Brown County, Kansas along the Pony Creek-TR.


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Summary

Constructed in 1987 by SPEAKER & KING, this buttress dam stands at 28 feet high and spans 510 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 50.6 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 680 cubic feet per second, this dam serves a vital role in managing floodwaters in the area.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Gs Dd No 116 (Bailey) is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment, with no recent inspection date available. While it does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place and lacks inundation maps, the structure meets regulatory guidelines and serves as a key component in mitigating flood risks in the region.

Located in a rural area with limited associated structures and no state jurisdiction or permitting requirements, Gs Dd No 116 (Bailey) operates solely for flood risk reduction purposes. With no federal funding or oversight, this dam remains essential in protecting the local community from potential flood events, showcasing the importance of local government-led water resource management in climate resilience efforts.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

510

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

PONY CREEK-TR

Surface Area

1.74

Drainage Area

0.14

Nid Storage

50.6

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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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