Dam No 3 dam
Dam No 3
Dam No 3, also known as Sugar Valley Dam No 3, is a privately owned earth dam located in Linn, Kansas. This dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and stands at a height of 38 feet with a structural height of 42 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a normal storage of 77 acre-feet, Dam No 3 covers a surface area of 7.1 acres.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dam No 3 has a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 676 cubic feet per second. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential due to its proximity to populated areas. While the risk assessment is moderate, routine inspections are conducted every three years to ensure the safety of the structure and its surroundings.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Dam No 3 an intriguing site for its unique design, purpose, and regulatory oversight. The dam's location along Mine Creek-TR in Worland, Missouri, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor recreation and serves as a vital component of the local water management system. As efforts continue to mitigate potential risks and enhance emergency preparedness, Dam No 3 remains a focal point for sustainable water resource management in the region.
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 Dam No 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| L Osage R At Fulton | 6,470 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ks-Mo St Line | 7,660 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R At La Cygne | 5,340 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott | 3,000 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Marmaton | 194 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Uniontown | 762 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam No 3.
Boat launches
- Kansas Road Marmaton
- I 49;Us 71 Bates County
- Drexel
- South 1500 Road Vernon County
- Vernon County
- West Atlantic Street 634, Nevada
Campgrounds
- Linn County Park
- Gunn Park
- Rock Creek Lake - Fort Scott
- Miami State Fishing Lake Free Primitive Camping
- Fort Scott Lake
- Prospect City Park
More reservoirs
Track Dam No 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Dam No 3
Where does the data for Dam No 3 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 High 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 Dam No 3.