J-1 dam
J-1
Located in Bourbon, Kansas, the J-1 dam serves as a crucial water resource management structure, primarily designed for flood risk reduction along the Paint Creek. Completed in 2010, the dam stands at a height of 43.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 7254 acre-feet, with a surface area of 75.6 acres and a drainage area of 18.16 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam remains state-regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood mitigation.
The J-1 dam, owned and operated by the local government, also serves recreational purposes in addition to flood risk reduction. With a spillway width of 200 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow during periods of high discharge. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently rated as "Not Rated," regular inspections are conducted to monitor its safety and functionality. Overall, the J-1 dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region, safeguarding communities against potential flooding events and offering recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
As part of the Tulsa District under the US Army Corps of Engineers, the J-1 dam reflects a collaborative effort between federal and state agencies to ensure effective water resource management. With a primary focus on flood risk reduction, the dam enhances the resilience of the surrounding area to potential natural disasters. Despite its relatively recent completion date, the J-1 dam has already established itself as a key player in the region's water resource infrastructure, highlighting the importance of proactive measures in climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
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 J-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marmaton R Nr Uniontown | 3 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Marmaton | 194 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott | 20 cfs | → |
| L Osage R At Fulton | 30 cfs | → |
| East Drywood Creek At Prairie State Park | · | → |
| Neosho R Nr Iola | 772 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J-1.
Track J-1 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 J-1
Where does the data for J-1 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.