Gs Dd No F-9 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gs Dd No D-73 Gs Dd No D-39
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Gs Dd No F-9 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Meriden, Kansas, specifically designed for flood risk reduction along the Rock Creek-TR.
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Summary
Completed in 1997 by King Engineering, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 700 feet, with a storage capacity of 143.3 acre-feet. While the dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction, it also aids in debris control to safeguard the surrounding area from potential hazards during severe weather events.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Gs Dd No F-9 has not been given a condition assessment, indicating that it is currently not rated for its structural integrity. The dam has no outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet. Despite its lack of state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, the dam has a solid emergency action plan in place to respond to any potential risks or emergencies, ensuring the safety of the community in the event of a flood or other catastrophic event. Overall, Gs Dd No F-9 plays a vital role in protecting the residents and infrastructure of Meriden, Kansas, from the impacts of flooding and serves as a critical component of the local water resource management system.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
ROCK CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.43 |
Nid Storage |
143.3 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Delaware R Bl Perry Dam
|
107cfs |
Soldier C Nr Topeka
|
4cfs |
Kansas R At Topeka
|
1770cfs |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
52cfs |
Soldier C Nr Delia
|
3cfs |
Kansas R At Lecompton
|
1930cfs |
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.
Gs Dd No F-9