Dd No Sp-9 dam
Dd No Sp-9
Dd No Sp-9, located in Towanda, Kansas, along the Four Mile Creek, is a local government-owned dam designed by the USDA SCS and regulated by the KS Dept. of Agriculture. Completed in 1994, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with additional functions for debris control. With a dam height of 24 feet and a length of 2930 feet, Dd No Sp-9 has a storage capacity of 1059.6 acre-feet, providing crucial protection to the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Dd No Sp-9 has not been rated for its condition assessment. This dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and no outlet gates. As a key structure in the flood risk reduction strategy for the region, Dd No Sp-9 plays a vital role in managing water resources and protecting the community from potential disasters. With its location in a high-risk flood zone, regular inspections and maintenance are essential to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in safeguarding the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details and significance of structures like Dd No Sp-9 is crucial for promoting sustainable water management practices and adapting to the challenges of a changing climate. By staying informed about the design, operation, and regulatory oversight of dams like Dd No Sp-9, enthusiasts can contribute to the resilience of water infrastructure and the protection of communities in the face of increasing environmental risks.
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 Sp-9 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 27 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 30 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Florence | 96 cfs | → |
| L Arkansas R At Valley Center | 26 cfs | → |
| L Arkansas R Nr Sedgwick | 20 cfs | → |
| Floodway At L Arkansas R At Valley Center | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dd No Sp-9.
Boat launches
- Chelsea
- East 29th Street North Wichita
- East 45th Street North 1221, Park City
- Wichita
- 200th Street Marion County
Campgrounds
Track Dd No Sp-9 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 Sp-9
Where does the data for Dd No Sp-9 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 Sp-9.