Gideon East Dam dam
Gideon East Dam
Gideon East Dam, located in Shawnee County, Kansas, is a local government-owned structure designed by MCCRACKEN AND PRATT to reduce flood risks along the Silver Lake Ditch. This buttress-type dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 500 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. While the dam is currently assessed as having low hazard potential and is not rated for its condition, it is regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Managed by the local government in KIRO, Gideon East Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure along the Silver Lake Ditch, contributing towards the overall flood risk reduction efforts in the region. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the dam has a spillway width of 47 feet and is equipped with outlet gates to manage water flow during high precipitation events. Despite not having a designated completion year or updated inspection information, the dam remains a key component in the state's water resource management plan.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of Gideon East Dam in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the surrounding community is vital. With its strategic location and design features, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the area from potential inundation events and highlights the importance of proactive infrastructure planning and maintenance in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Gideon East Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier C Nr Topeka | 85 cfs | → |
| Soldier C Nr Delia | 42 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Topeka | 5,620 cfs | → |
| Mill C Nr Paxico | 369 cfs | → |
| Kansas R Nr Belvue | 3,850 cfs | → |
| Wakarusa R Nr Richland | 77 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gideon East Dam.
Boat launches
- Northwest 86th Street Shawnee County
- Rock Creek Boat Ramp
- Devil's Gap Boat Ramp
- Slough Creek Bridge Boat Ramp
- Jefferson County
- Lecompton Road Perry
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Gideon East Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gideon East Dam
Where does the data for Gideon East 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 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 Gideon East Dam.