Dd No C-50 (Meyer) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Dd No C-50 (Meyer) in Holton, Kansas is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1987 to primarily address debris control and flood risk reduction along Banner Creek-TR.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 34 feet and a length of 770 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 232 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.1 acres. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, it is regulated by the KS Dept. of Agriculture and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.

Located in Jackson County, Kansas, Dd No C-50 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and mitigating potential flood risks. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 85 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1216 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, indicating the need for further evaluation to ensure its long-term effectiveness in protecting the community from potential hazards.

With its strategic location in a high-risk flood area and its vital function as a debris control structure, Dd No C-50 (Meyer) remains an essential asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. As part of the local government's infrastructure, this dam serves as a critical line of defense against flooding events and contributes to the overall water management efforts in Jackson County, Kansas.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

770

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

Banner Creek-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.1

Drainage Area

0.52

Nid Storage

232

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

34
       
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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.