Dd No 101 dam
Dd No 101
Dd No 101, also known as Big Caney Watershed No 101, is a locally owned dam located in Cedar Vale, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at 35 feet high with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a length of 715 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 158.61 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks emergency action plans or updated contact information.
Situated along Spring Creek in Chautauqua County, Dd No 101 falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. Although the dam is not federally owned or funded, it is regulated by state agencies and meets guidelines for risk management. The lack of inspection frequency and updated emergency response plans may pose challenges in maintaining the dam's safety and functionality in the face of climate-related events.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and resilience of infrastructure like Dd No 101 can appreciate the details provided in its data profile. This dam serves as a critical tool for flood risk reduction in the region, highlighting the importance of regular inspections, condition assessments, and emergency preparedness measures to ensure its continued effectiveness. As the climate continues to change, maintaining and improving the safety and reliability of dams like Dd No 101 will be essential for protecting communities and water resources in the face of increasing weather-related 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 Dd No 101 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk R At Elk Falls | 55 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 39 cfs | → |
| Walnut R At Winfield | 174 cfs | → |
| Otter C At Climax | 13 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Arkansas City | 601 cfs | → |
| Fall R At Fredonia | 824 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dd No 101.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
- Butler State Lake
- Augusta City Lake
- Rose Hill - School St. Pond
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Mulvane-Cedar Brook Pond
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
More reservoirs
Track Dd No 101 in the Snoflo app
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About Dd No 101
Where does the data for Dd No 101 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.