Gs Dd No G-44 (Sailor) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Gs Dd No G-44 (Sailor) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Perry, Kansas, along the Delaware River.


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Summary

Built in 1981 by designers Speaker & King, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a height of 35.3 feet and a length of 900 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 116.5 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 38.9 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 5.33 acres.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Gs Dd No G-44 (Sailor) is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and is not equipped with outlet gates. It is situated in close proximity to the Kansas City District, under the jurisdiction of Representative Steven C. Watkins, Jr. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," with no Emergency Action Plan in place.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Gs Dd No G-44 (Sailor) an intriguing structure due to its unique design and vital role in flood risk reduction for the Jefferson County area. The dam's location on the Delaware River and its capacity for storing water make it a key component of the local water management system. As it continues to be regulated and inspected by state authorities, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

35.3

River Or Stream

DELAWARE RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.33

Drainage Area

0.26

Nid Storage

116.5

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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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.