Dd No 27 dam
Dd No 27
Dd No 27, located in Louisville, Kansas, is a vital earth dam constructed in 2001 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Rock Creek-TR. Owned by the local government, this structure stands at a height of 33 feet and spans 875 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 328 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2110 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and its last inspection took place in 2002.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 27 serves as a crucial component of the flood control infrastructure in Pottawatomie County. With a surface area of 7.11 acres and a drainage area of 1.36 square miles, this earth dam plays a significant role in debris control and flood risk reduction efforts in the region. While the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the structure has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date, and its emergency action plan (EAP) status remains unspecified.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the condition and maintenance of Dd No 27 to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding communities. With its strategic location and essential role in the local flood control system, this earth dam represents a critical asset in safeguarding lives and properties against the impacts of extreme weather events and rising water levels. By staying informed and advocating for proper inspection and maintenance protocols, stakeholders can help sustain the resilience of Dd No 27 for years to come.
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 Dd No 27 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rock C Nr Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
| Vermillion C Nr Wamego | 38 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R Nr Manhattan | 515 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Wamego | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 256 cfs | → |
| Kansas R Nr Belvue | 1,170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dd No 27.
Boat launches
- Park Road Pottawatomie County
- Spillway Marina Road Pottawatomie County
- State Lake Road 7988, Pottawatomie County
- Riley County
- Stockdale Park Road 4800, Manhattan
- Lincoln Avenue St. George
Campgrounds
- Oregon Trail Rv Park
- Tuttle Creek State Park
- Stockdale - Tuttle Creek Reservoir
- Tuttle Creek Cove - Tuttle Creek Lake
- St Marys Riverside Park
- Blue Rapids/Riverside City Park
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Dd No 27 in the Snoflo app
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About Dd No 27
Where does the data for Dd No 27 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 Dd No 27.