Dd No 1-10 (Josefiak) dam
Dd No 1-10 (Josefiak)
Dd No 1-10 (Josefiak) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Pawnee, Kansas, along the Cocklebur Creek-TR stream. Designed by USDA NRCS, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a structural height of 27 feet, a dam length of 1600 feet, and a storage capacity of 1023.82 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is state-regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting.
Situated in Sanford, Kansas, Dd No 1-10 is part of the Pawnee Watershed Dam system and falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, it meets state guidelines for emergency action plans and risk management measures. With no outlet gates and no associated structures, Dd No 1-10 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks for the local community and maintaining the integrity of the surrounding area.
Despite its undetermined completion year and limited data on modifications, Dd No 1-10 remains a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region. With its strategic location and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam provides essential protection for the residents of Pawnee, Kansas, and contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources and extreme weather events become more frequent, the importance of structures like Dd No 1-10 in safeguarding communities against flooding cannot be overstated.
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 1-10 (Josefiak) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pawnee R At Rozel | · | → |
| Walnut C At Nekoma | 0 cfs | → |
| Pawnee R Nr Burdett | · | → |
| Walnut C At Albert | 47 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R Nr Larned | · | → |
| Smoky Hill R Nr Schoenchen | 1 cfs | → |
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About Dd No 1-10 (Josefiak)
Where does the data for Dd No 1-10 (Josefiak) 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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