Dd No 109 dam
Dd No 109
Dd No 109 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Akron, Kansas, along the Sandford Creek-TR. Built in 1987 for flood risk reduction, this dam stands at 18 feet tall and stretches 1700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 188.5 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 60 feet, is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential, rated as "Moderate (3)" in terms of risk assessment.
Despite being non-federally regulated, Dd No 109 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Cowley County, Kansas. With a normal storage capacity of 27.1 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.49 square miles, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the region. While its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam continues to provide essential flood protection for the local community.
Managed by the local government and designed by Dale Steward, P.E., Dd No 109 exemplifies the importance of localized flood risk reduction infrastructure in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. With its specific focus on flood risk reduction and its strategic location along the Sandford Creek-TR, this dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage water resources and adapt to changing climate conditions 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dd No 109 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut R At Winfield | 168 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Derby | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Ninnescah R Nr Peck | 248 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Arkansas City | 953 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Wichita | 775 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 109 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dd No 109.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Rose Hill - School St. Pond
- Mulvane-Cedar Brook Pond
- Butler State Lake
- Augusta City Lake
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
- Wichita Emery Park Pond
More reservoirs
Track Dd No 109 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dd No 109
Where does the data for Dd No 109 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Dd No 109.