Dd No 35 dam
Dd No 35
Dd No 35, located in Greenwood County, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by J. Dale Steward, P.E. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a height of 34 feet and a length of 1000 feet. Completed in 1995, this dam has a normal storage capacity of 54.02 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 401.37 acre-feet, serving the Slate Creek-TR river/stream.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, Dd No 35 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and no outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there are currently no emergency action plans in place, but the dam meets regulatory guidelines and has not been modified since its completion.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Dd No 35 an intriguing structure for flood risk management in the region, offering insight into dam design, functionality, and regulatory oversight. Its location in Toronto, Kansas, and association with the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers make it a valuable asset for those interested in water infrastructure and management practices.
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 35 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Otter C At Climax | 13 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth | 876 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Americus | 829 cfs | → |
| Neosho R At Burlington | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dd No 35.
Campgrounds
- Toronto Point - Cross Timbers State Park
- Holliday Hill - Cross Timbers State Park
- Manns Cove - Cross Timbers State Park
- Rock Ridge Cove North - Fall River Lake
- White Hall Bay - Fall River Lake
- Fall River State Park
Fishing spots
- Chase State Fishing Lake
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Butler State Lake
- Augusta City Lake
- Council Grove Reservoir
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
More reservoirs
Track Dd No 35 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 Dd No 35
Where does the data for Dd No 35 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 35.