Dd No 7 dam
Dd No 7
Dd No 7, also known as Rock Creek Watershed Dam No 7, is a prominent structure located in Pottawatomie, Kansas, owned by the local government. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 91.76 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.34 square miles, Dd No 7 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
Situated in the Rock Creek-TR stream, this dam in WESTMORELAND, Kansas, is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 72 feet wide. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Dd No 7 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The structure does not have any outlet gates and has not undergone any modifications since its completion, highlighting its robust design and functionality in mitigating flood risks.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like Dd No 7 become increasingly essential in managing flood risks and ensuring the safety of communities in the region. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and flood risk reduction efforts in Kansas, showcasing the dedication of local governments and agencies in safeguarding the environment and public welfare.
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 7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Vermillion C Nr Wamego | 132 cfs | → |
| Rock C Nr Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 3,550 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Wamego | 5,190 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R Nr Manhattan | 803 cfs | → |
| Kansas R Nr Belvue | 5,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dd No 7.
Boat launches
- Park Road Pottawatomie County
- Spillway Marina Road Pottawatomie County
- State Lake Road 7988, Pottawatomie County
- Riley County
- Stockdale Park Road 4800, Manhattan
- Lincoln Avenue St. George
Campgrounds
- Oregon Trail Rv Park
- Centralia Lake
- Tuttle Creek State Park
- Stockdale - Tuttle Creek Reservoir
- Tuttle Creek Cove - Tuttle Creek Lake
- Blue Rapids/Riverside City Park
Fishing spots
Track Dd No 7 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 Dd No 7
Where does the data for Dd No 7 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 Dd No 7.