Us 77 Road Fill Dam dam
Us 77 Road Fill Dam
The Us 77 Road Fill Dam, also known as Ksnoname 1815, is a vital water resource structure located in Riley, Kansas. Constructed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, USDA SCS, and Highway Commission, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and others. With a height of 29 feet and a length of 1455 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 234 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.41 acres.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, the Us 77 Road Fill Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition and undergoes inspections every three years. With a spillway width of 0 feet and no outlet gates, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the North Otter Creek-TR watershed, providing essential support to the local ecosystem and community.
Owned by the state and situated within the Kansas City District, the Us 77 Road Fill Dam is a key component of the region's infrastructure. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam continues to serve as a vital resource for water storage, flood control, and ecosystem management in Riley County. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize and appreciate the importance of such structures in safeguarding our environment and ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations.
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 Us 77 Road Fill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fancy C At Winkler | 8 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 253 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 5,600 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R Nr Manhattan | 242 cfs | → |
| Republican R At Clay Center | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Us 77 Road Fill Dam.
Boat launches
- Gardiner Road Riley County
- Riley County
- Fancy Creek Mountain Bike Trail - Outer Loop Riley County
- Baldwin Creek Road Riley County
- Mound Ridge Drive Riley County
- Park Road Pottawatomie County
Campgrounds
- Waterville City
- Blue Rapids/Riverside City Park
- Stockdale - Tuttle Creek Reservoir
- Tuttle Creek Cove - Tuttle Creek Lake
- Oregon Trail Rv Park
- Tuttle Creek State Park
Track Us 77 Road Fill Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Us 77 Road Fill Dam
Where does the data for Us 77 Road Fill Dam 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 High 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 Us 77 Road Fill Dam.