Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. dam
Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res.
Bourbon Co. Water Supply Reservoir, also known as Xenia Lake, is a vital public utility in Mapleton, Kansas. Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this reservoir serves as a key water supply source for the region while also playing a role in flood risk reduction. Completed in 1997, the dam stands at a height of 54 feet and has a storage capacity of 3,204 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1,224.3 acre-feet.
Located on Limestone Creek-TR, the Bourbon Co. Water Supply Reservoir covers a surface area of 64.03 acres and has a drainage area of 4.84 square miles. With a maximum discharge of 3,410 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway width of 100 feet, this reservoir presents a significant hazard potential. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the condition of the dam is currently not rated, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and efficiency in the face of changing climate conditions.
In the care of designer Gus Bogina, P.E., the Bourbon Co. Water Supply Reservoir stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Kansas. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this reservoir plays a crucial role in meeting the water supply needs of the community while also addressing flood risk concerns. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and upkeep of structures like this reservoir will be essential in safeguarding the region's water security for the future.
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 Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marmaton R Nr Uniontown | 591 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Marmaton | 194 cfs | → |
| L Osage R At Fulton | 6,010 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ks-Mo St Line | 3,500 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Iola | 4,240 cfs | → |
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About Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res.
Where does the data for Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. 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 Significant 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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