Gs Dd No D-66 (Burris) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Gs Dd No D-66 (Burris) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Valley Falls, Kansas.


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Summary

Built in 1987 by designers Speaker & King, this structure serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Booker Creek-TR. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 540 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a normal storage of 27.4 acre-feet.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Gs Dd No D-66 (Burris) has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 62 feet and no outlet gates. While it has not undergone any modifications since its completion, the last inspection was conducted in December 2006. The structure is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.

Located in Jackson County, Kansas, Gs Dd No D-66 (Burris) plays a crucial role in debris control and flood risk reduction in the region. With its strategic placement and design features, this dam contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure serves as a notable example of infrastructure that helps mitigate the impact of natural disasters and ensures the safety of the surrounding communities.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

BOOKER CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.74

Drainage Area

0.59

Nid Storage

200

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.