Gs Dd No A-92 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Gs Dd No A-92 is a dam located in Arrington, Kansas, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Built in 1989 by designers Speaker & King, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 780 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 274 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.56 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flood events.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Gs Dd No A-92 is regulated, permitted, and inspected by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. Despite being assigned a low hazard potential, the dam is deemed to have a moderate risk level, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to safeguard the community and environment. With a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 1927 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle excess water during periods of heavy rainfall.

Located in Jackson County, Kansas, Gs Dd No A-92 is a vital piece of infrastructure within the Straight Creek watershed. With its strategic placement and design features, the dam serves as a critical defense against flooding, helping to protect residents, properties, and natural habitats in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details and functions of structures like Gs Dd No A-92 is essential in promoting sustainable water management practices and resilience in the face of climate change impacts.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Length

780

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

STRAIGHT CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.7

Drainage Area

0.56

Nid Storage

274

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.