Erosion Control Dam dam
Erosion Control Dam
Located in Osage, Kansas, the Erosion Control Dam is a privately owned structure designed by Lyle M. Cox for the primary purpose of debris control along Dragoon Creek. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 72.19 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 28.95 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance activities.
While the dam does not fall under state regulation or permitting, it serves a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from erosion and flooding. The structure, with a buttress core type and unlisted foundation, contributes to environmental conservation by managing water flow and preventing sediment buildup. Its strategic location and design make it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable land management practices in the region.
As water resource management continues to be a pressing concern, the Erosion Control Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive infrastructure for erosion control and debris management. With its efficient design and low-risk profile, this dam serves as a valuable asset for the community, highlighting the significance of sustainable water resource practices in ensuring environmental resilience and protection for future generations.
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 Erosion Control Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dragoon C Nr Burlingame | 52 cfs | → |
| Salt C At Lyndon | 81 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Reading | 115 cfs | → |
| Hundred And Ten Mile C Nr Quenemo | 11 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R At Melvern | 27 cfs | → |
| Wakarusa R Nr Richland | 77 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Erosion Control Dam.
Boat launches
- Osage County
- North 978 Road Douglas County
- Lake Road 1029 Douglas County
- East 600 Road Clinton
- N 1415 Road Lawrence
Campgrounds
- Eisenhower State Park
- Pomona State Park
- Turkey Point - Melvern Lake
- Outlet Park - Pomona Reservoir
- Michigan Valley - Pomona Reservoir
- Outlet Park - Melvern
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Erosion Control Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Erosion Control Dam
Where does the data for Erosion Control Dam 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 Erosion Control Dam.