Sediment Pond 5 dam
Sediment Pond 5
Sediment Pond 5 is a private-owned structure located in Pleasanton, Kansas, within the Tulsa District. It serves as a Rockfill dam primarily designed for Flood Risk Reduction, with a height of 8.8 feet and a storage capacity of 110.8 acre-feet. The dam spans 800 feet in length, covering a surface area of 6.71 acres and draining an area of 0.86 square miles. Despite its low Hazard Potential, Sediment Pond 5 has not been officially rated for its condition, and no inspections or assessments have been conducted to date.
Designed by ALAN BOWLES, P.E., Sediment Pond 5 does not fall under state jurisdiction, permitting, or inspection, and is not regulated by any state agency. The structure has no associated structures and lacks specific features such as spillways or outlet gates. While the dam has not been modified since its completion, there is limited information on its operational history or emergency preparedness. Although the risk and management measures for Sediment Pond 5 remain unidentified, its strategic location and flood control purpose underscore its importance in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
With its unique design and purpose, Sediment Pond 5 stands as a testament to private ownership's role in flood risk reduction within the Kansas landscape. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the potential of such structures in mitigating natural disasters and promoting environmental sustainability, Sediment Pond 5 serves as a noteworthy case study in the intersection of engineering, private ownership, and public safety. While its condition assessment and risk management aspects warrant further attention, the dam's existence highlights the ongoing need for proactive measures in safeguarding communities against water-related hazards in the face of a changing climate.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sediment Pond 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ks-Mo St Line | 8,390 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R At La Cygne | 7,900 cfs | → |
| L Osage R At Fulton | 1,260 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Archie | 223 cfs | → |
| Little Osage R. At Horton | 4,070 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott | 953 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sediment Pond 5.
Boat launches
- Drexel
- I 49;Us 71 Bates County
- East 319th Street Cass County
- Vernon County
- Bates County
- South 1500 Road Vernon County
Track Sediment Pond 5 in the Snoflo app
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About Sediment Pond 5
Where does the data for Sediment Pond 5 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Sediment Pond 5.