Kiefer Dam-1919 dam
Kiefer Dam-1919
Kiefer Dam-1919, also known as Ottawa Storage Dam No1, is a historic dam located in Ottawa, Kansas. Built in 1919 by an unknown designer, this buttress-style dam stands at a height of 13 feet and serves the primary purpose of water supply. Situated on the Marais Des Cygnes River, the dam has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and has been regulated and permitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
Despite its age, Kiefer Dam-1919 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam has not undergone any major modifications in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. However, it is regularly inspected and meets state regulatory guidelines for operation and maintenance. The dam's location in Franklin County, Kansas, makes it an important water resource for the local community.
With its rich history and crucial role in providing water supply to the region, Kiefer Dam-1919 is a significant landmark in Ottawa, Kansas. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Kiefer Dam-1919 becomes increasingly important to ensure sustainable water management for future generations. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Kiefer Dam-1919 to be an intriguing case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environment, and conservation efforts.
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 Kiefer Dam-1919 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ottawa | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Pomona | 695 cfs | → |
| Hundred And Ten Mile C Nr Quenemo | 11 cfs | → |
| Pottawatomie C At Lane | 1,150 cfs | → |
| Salt C At Lyndon | 81 cfs | → |
| Pottawatomie C Nr Scipio | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kiefer Dam-1919.
Boat launches
- Osage County
- North 978 Road Douglas County
- Waverly Road Miami County
- East 600 Road Clinton
- Waverly Road 23501, Miami County
- Miami County
Campgrounds
- Michigan Valley - Pomona Reservoir
- Outlet Park - Pomona Reservoir
- Pomona State Park
- Osawatomie City Lake
- John Brown Memorial Park
- Outlet Park - Melvern
More reservoirs
Track Kiefer Dam-1919 in the Snoflo app
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About Kiefer Dam-1919
Where does the data for Kiefer Dam-1919 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 Kiefer Dam-1919.