303 dam
303
303, also known as Ksnoname 2662, is a local government-owned dam located in Petrolia, Kansas. Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 15.5 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the Plum Creek-TR river. With a maximum storage capacity of 199 acre-feet and a normal storage of 36 acre-feet, 303 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 303 is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Although it has not been assessed for its emergency action plan preparedness or risk management measures, 303 remains a key asset in the local water resource infrastructure. With a drainage area of 0.71 square miles and a surface area of 12.4 acres, the dam has a spillway width of 9393 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 873 cubic feet per second.
303 stands as a vital structure in flood risk management for the Woodson County community, providing essential protection against potential inundation events. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the significance of dams like 303 in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from flooding cannot be overstated. Through ongoing inspection, regulation, and maintenance, 303 remains a cornerstone in water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure in a changing climate.
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 303 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho R Nr Iola | 3,890 cfs | → |
| Neosho R At Burlington | 529 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Altoona | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Fall R At Fredonia | 344 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Uniontown | 171 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near 303.
Track 303 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 303
Where does the data for 303 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 303.