Ksnoname 264 dam
Ksnoname 264
Ksnoname 264, located in Muscotah, Kansas, is a privately owned water structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam, with a height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet, spans 735 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Situated on Plum Creek, the dam's low hazard potential and "Buttress" core type make it a crucial asset for water resource management in the area.
Despite not being regulated by the state or federal agencies, Ksnoname 264 plays a significant role in providing water storage and flood control for the region. With a spillway width of 80 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 364 cubic feet per second, the dam ensures efficient water flow management and emergency response capabilities. While its condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," the structure's strategic location and operational design make it a valuable resource for maintaining water quality and mitigating climate-related risks in the surrounding area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the importance of structures like Ksnoname 264 in sustainable water management practices. By understanding the design, purpose, and operational characteristics of such dams, we can better appreciate their role in enhancing water security, ecosystem resilience, and community safety. Moving forward, continued monitoring and assessment of Ksnoname 264 will be crucial for ensuring its long-term effectiveness in meeting the region's water resource needs and adapting to changing climate conditions.
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 Ksnoname 264 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware R Nr Muscotah | 321 cfs | → |
| Big Nemaha River At Falls City | 2,530 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Rulo | 43,900 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 242 cfs | → |
| Stranger C Nr Potter | 199 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 1,610 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ksnoname 264.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Ksnoname 264 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 Ksnoname 264
Where does the data for Ksnoname 264 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 Ksnoname 264.