Dd No A-54 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

Dd No A-54, located in Netwaka, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 2004 for flood risk reduction along Spring Creek.


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Summary

With a height of 34 feet and a length of 990 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 810.1 acre-feet and a normal storage of 138.2 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 80 feet, ensuring a maximum discharge of 2495.6 cubic feet per second in case of overflow.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Dd No A-54 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting. The dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. The dam is not operated or funded by federal agencies, indicating the significant role of local authorities in managing water resources and climate resilience in the region.

Overall, Dd No A-54 serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Jackson County, Kansas, offering protection to the surrounding area from potential inundation. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the vital role of local governments in implementing and maintaining such structures to safeguard communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing hydrological conditions.

Year Completed

2004

Dam Length

990

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

SPRING CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22.32

Nid Storage

810.1

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.