Site 110 dam
Site 110
Site 110 in Jackson County, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by White Martin & Associates for flood risk reduction on the Cross Creek-TR river or stream. Completed in 1998, the dam stands at 36 feet high and stretches 990 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 262 acre-feet with a normal storage capacity of 41.7 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.
The dam at Site 110 has a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1252 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date. The last inspection date was in April 2010, with an inspection frequency of 0. The dam does not have outlet gates and is not associated with any other structures.
Located in a picturesque setting in Kansas, Site 110 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. With its strategic design and low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Site 110 to be an intriguing example of engineering ingenuity in harnessing the power of water for the greater good.
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 Site 110 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Vermillion C Nr Wamego | 18 cfs | → |
| Soldier C Nr Delia | 10 cfs | → |
| Kansas R Nr Belvue | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Wamego | 1,350 cfs | → |
| Mill C Nr Paxico | 156 cfs | → |
| Rock C Nr Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Site 110.
Boat launches
- Northwest 86th Street Shawnee County
- Jackson County
- Lincoln Avenue St. George
- State Lake Road 7988, Pottawatomie County
- Linear Trail Pottawatomie County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Site 110 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Site 110
Where does the data for Site 110 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 Site 110.