Dd No 45 dam
Dd No 45
Dd No 45, located in McFarland, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by King & Associates for flood risk reduction on the Pretty Creek-TR. Completed in 1989, this dam stands at 28 feet high and spans a length of 510 feet, with a storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Dd No 45 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area.
Despite not being regulated or permitted by the state, Dd No 45 boasts a spillway width of 115 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 3120 cubic feet per second. Its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates may pose challenges in managing excess water flow during heavy rainfall events. With a surface area of 6.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.53 square miles, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control in Wabaunsee County, Kansas.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and exacerbate flood risks, Dd No 45 remains a critical asset in the region's resilience efforts. Its strategic location and design by King & Associates demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the increasing threats of extreme weather events. With proper maintenance and monitoring, Dd No 45 will continue to play a pivotal role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in the area.
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 45 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill C Nr Paxico | 255 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Wamego | 6,920 cfs | → |
| Kansas R Nr Belvue | 6,610 cfs | → |
| Rock C Nr Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
| Kings C Nr Manhattan | 1 cfs | → |
| Vermillion C Nr Wamego | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dd No 45.
Boat launches
- Lincoln Avenue St. George
- Linear Trail Pottawatomie County
- Pillsbury Drive Manhattan
- State Lake Road 7988, Pottawatomie County
- Riley County
- Spillway Marina Road Pottawatomie County
Campgrounds
- St Marys Riverside Park
- Tuttle Creek State Park
- Oregon Trail Rv Park
- Tuttle Creek Cove - Tuttle Creek Lake
- Stockdale - Tuttle Creek Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Dd No 45 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 45
Where does the data for Dd No 45 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 45.