Summary
Completed in 2002, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 480 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential, Site 152 has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 40 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 759 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.51 square miles, with a normal storage capacity of 15.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.02 acres.
In the event of an emergency, the dam does not have outlet gates, but the state agency is responsible for emergency action planning. The structure has not been rated for condition assessment, but with regular inspections and risk management measures, Site 152 plays a vital role in protecting the local community from potential flood events.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
MILL CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.02 |
Drainage Area |
0.51 |
Nid Storage |
127 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kings C Nr Manhattan
|
0cfs |
Mill C Nr Paxico
|
44cfs |
Neosho R At Council Grove
|
4cfs |
Kansas R At Wamego
|
1600cfs |
Kansas R At Fort Riley
|
1210cfs |
Big Blue R Nr Manhattan
|
396cfs |
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.
Site 152