Gs Dd No C-87 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Gs Dd No C-87 is a local government-owned dam located in Holton, Kansas, along Elk Creek-TR.


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Summary

Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 600 feet, providing flood risk reduction for the area. With a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet and a normal storage of 48 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 8.9 acres and drains an area of 1.15 square miles.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. The hazard potential of Gs Dd No C-87 is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although the condition of the dam has not been officially rated, it is regularly inspected to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam does not have outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet.

Overall, Gs Dd No C-87 serves as an essential infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the Jackson County area, providing protection against potential hazards and maintaining the safety of the surrounding community. Its moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing water resources and climate challenges in the region.

Year Completed

2000

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

ELK CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.9

Drainage Area

1.15

Nid Storage

330

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.