Gs Dd No 5-16 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Gs Dd No 5-16 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Peoria, Kansas, within Douglas County.


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Summary

Completed in 1986, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the East Fork Tauy Creek. With a height of 21 feet and a length of 900 feet, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2098 cubic feet per second. Despite being categorized as having low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk.

Managed by DDG-0268 and designed by Speaker and King Eng, Gs Dd No 5-16 has not undergone recent inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2010. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 82 feet, and there are no outlet gates or associated structures. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it meets regulations for emergency action plans (EAP) and inundation maps. With its moderate risk level and emphasis on flood risk reduction, Gs Dd No 5-16 serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the area, highlighting the intersection of climate resilience and water conservation efforts.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

EAST FORK TAUY CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

0.3

Nid Storage

120

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.