Dd No 1-21 (Feathrston) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Dd No 1-21 (Feathrston) is a local government-owned dam located in Muscotah, Kansas, along the Delaware River.


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Summary

Built in 1984 by Speaker & King, this earth dam stands at a height of 27.1 feet and spans 900 feet in length. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam has a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8.8 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.48 square miles.

The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. Although the hazard potential is rated as low and condition assessment is not rated, the dam's risk assessment is moderate. With an uncontrolled spillway width of 161 feet and no outlet gates, the dam is designed to manage floodwaters and reduce the risk of inundation in the surrounding area.

Overall, Dd No 1-21 (Feathrston) plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the local community from potential water-related disasters. As a part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Kansas, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding communities against natural hazards.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

27.1

River Or Stream

DELAWARE RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.8

Drainage Area

0.48

Nid Storage

240

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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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