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