Dd No 126 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dd No 102 Dd No 104 (Wilmore)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dd No 126 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Americus, Kansas, designed for flood risk reduction along the Pester Creek-TR.
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Summary
Completed in 1987, this dam stands at a height of 25.5 feet and spans a length of 1150 feet, with a storage capacity of 405.74 acre-feet. The dam's purpose is solely for flood risk reduction, with a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment marked as fair.
Despite its fair condition assessment, Dd No 126 is regularly inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, with an inspection frequency of 3 years. Classified as having a moderate risk level, this dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 70 feet. The surrounding area covers 10.76 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.62 square miles. For those interested in water resource management and climate impact mitigation, Dd No 126 offers a valuable case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure in the heart of Kansas.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
Dam Height |
25.5 |
River Or Stream |
PESTER CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.76 |
Drainage Area |
0.62 |
Nid Storage |
405.74 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Neosho R Nr Americus
|
75cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
|
898cfs |
Neosho R At Council Grove
|
4cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Reading
|
10cfs |
Dragoon C Nr Burlingame
|
7cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R At Melvern
|
20cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Dd No 126