Us Highway 81 Roadfill Dam dam
Us Highway 81 Roadfill Dam
The US Highway 81 Roadfill Dam, also known as Ksnoname 1876, is a state-owned structure located in Saline, Kansas along the Saline River. Built in 1967 by the USDA SCS, this earth dam stands at 28.8 feet high and serves a primary purpose classified as "Other." With a storage capacity of 960 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 25.3 feet, the dam covers a surface area of 8.1 acres and has a drainage area of 1.23 square miles.
Operated and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, the US Highway 81 Roadfill Dam has a high hazard potential and is classified in fair condition based on the most recent inspection conducted in May 2020. The dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, and there are no associated locks. Despite its age, the dam continues to effectively manage water flow and protect downstream areas from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Given its importance in the local water infrastructure system, the US Highway 81 Roadfill Dam is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures, however, remain unspecified in the available data. As climate change impacts intensify and water resource management becomes increasingly critical, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of structures like the US Highway 81 Roadfill Dam will be essential to safeguarding communities and ecosystems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Highway 81 Roadfill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry C Nr Salina | 93 cfs | → |
| Solomon R At Niles | 3,060 cfs | → |
| Solomon R Nr Minneapolis | 409 cfs | → |
| Saline R At Tescott | 3,310 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R Nr Mentor | 25 cfs | → |
| Salt C Nr Ada | 693 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Us Highway 81 Roadfill Dam.
Track Us Highway 81 Roadfill Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Us Highway 81 Roadfill Dam
Where does the data for Us Highway 81 Roadfill 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 Highway 81 Roadfill Dam.