Dd No 145 dam
Dd No 145
Dd No 145, also known as Wet Walnut WS Site 145, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Beeler, Kansas. Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this structure serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the South Fork Walnut Creek. With a height of 36 feet and a length of 1170 feet, Dd No 145 has a storage capacity of 826 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10.53 acres. The dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes periodic inspections to ensure its integrity and safety.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Dd No 145 is rated as having a moderate risk level due to its location and design characteristics. While the dam itself is not rated for its condition, it is important to note that the structure has not experienced any major modifications since its completion. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 228 feet allows for excess water to be safely released during times of high flow. Overall, Dd No 145 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Lane County area and contributes to the overall water resource management in Kansas.
As an important component of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in the region, Dd No 145 highlights the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal organizations like the USDA NRCS. The dam's purposeful design and construction by experienced engineers ensure its effectiveness in managing floodwaters and protecting downstream communities. With its strategic location along the South Fork Walnut Creek, Dd No 145 stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to water resource management and climate resilience in Kansas.
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 145 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill R Nr Arnold | 0 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R At Elkader | · | → |
| Arkansas R At Garden City | · | → |
| Pawnee R Nr Burdett | · | → |
| Farmers Ditch Nr Deerfield | · | → |
| Arkansas R At Deerfield | · | → |
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About Dd No 145
Where does the data for Dd No 145 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.
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