Dd No 22-A dam
Dd No 22-A
Dd No 22-A, located in Rice County, Kansas, is a local government-owned dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Standing at a height of 33 feet and a length of 1530 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 908.1 acre-feet and a surface area of 30.91 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and effectiveness in managing water resources in the area.
With a drainage area of 2.34 square miles and a maximum discharge of 33.4 cubic feet per second, Dd No 22-A plays a crucial role in mitigating the risk of flooding in the region. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its moderate risk assessment suggests that there may be potential issues that need to be addressed in the future. As a key infrastructure for flood control, Dd No 22-A highlights the importance of proper management and maintenance of water resources to protect communities and the environment from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of structures like Dd No 22-A in safeguarding against flood risks and ensuring the sustainable management of water systems. By understanding the regulatory framework, design specifications, and risk assessment associated with dams like Dd No 22-A, we can better appreciate the role of these structures in promoting resilience to climate-related challenges. As we continue to address the complexities of water resource management and climate adaptation, Dd No 22-A serves as a tangible example of how infrastructure plays a vital role in protecting our communities and natural landscapes.
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 22-A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cow C Nr Lyons | 3 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R Nr Langley | 12 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R At Ellsworth | 18 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R Nr Nickerson | 49 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R At Lindsborg | 23 cfs | → |
| Rattlesnake C Nr Zenith | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dd No 22-A.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
- Hutchinson - North Pond
- Buhler City Pond
- Harvey County West Lake
- Salina - Lakewood Lake
- Wilson Reservoir
- Mount Hope - Woodland Park
More reservoirs
Track Dd No 22-A 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 22-A
Where does the data for Dd No 22-A 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 22-A.