North Pond Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
North Pond, located in Leoti, Kansas, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 2012 by KLA Environmental.
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Summary
With a height of 15.6 feet and a storage capacity of 196.3 acre-feet, this dam serves as a vital resource for water management in the area. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the risk assessment for North Pond indicates a very high risk level, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and management.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, North Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," and it is equipped with a controlled spillway with a width of 30 feet. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's normal storage capacity of 45.88 acre-feet plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem and mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources in the region.
Located along Ladder Creek in the Wichita County of Kansas, North Pond's strategic position and design make it a significant asset for water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As a private structure with state jurisdiction, it represents a collaborative approach to safeguarding water security and adapting to changing environmental conditions. With its low hazard potential and high-risk assessment, North Pond serves as a reminder of the critical role that well-maintained dams play in ensuring water availability and flood protection in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
2012 |
Dam Height |
15.6 |
River Or Stream |
LADDER CREEK -TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.13 |
Drainage Area |
1.76 |
Nid Storage |
196.3 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Smoky Hill R At Elkader
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0cfs |
Farmers Ditch Nr Deerfield
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0cfs |
Arkansas R At Deerfield
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0cfs |
Arkansas R At Kendall
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60cfs |
Arkansas R At Syracuse
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70cfs |
Amazon Great Eastern Ditch Nr Lakin
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78cfs |
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.
North Pond