Gsdd No A-24 dam
Gsdd No A-24
Gsdd No A-24, located in Nemaha County, Kansas, is a locally owned Earth dam completed in 2000 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Spring Creek-TR. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 480 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 59.7 acre-feet and serves to control runoff from a drainage area of 0.21 square miles. The dam, managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and function in flood-risk mitigation.
This significant dam, with a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 540 cubic feet per second, poses a moderate risk level according to risk assessment guidelines. Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in July 2016, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to maintain its effectiveness in flood control. With no associated locks or outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation map preparations are currently unspecified, highlighting the need for robust risk management measures to be in place for potential emergencies.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data for Gsdd No A-24 offers a glimpse into the critical role of dams in safeguarding communities against flood hazards. This dam's strategic location and design parameters demonstrate a proactive approach to managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. The ongoing regulatory oversight and risk assessment processes underscore the commitment to maintaining the dam's integrity and readiness for emergency response, highlighting the importance of resilient infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and water management challenges.
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 Gsdd No A-24 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware R Nr Muscotah | 321 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 242 cfs | → |
| Vermillion C Nr Wamego | 41 cfs | → |
| Big Nemaha River At Falls City | 2,530 cfs | → |
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 253 cfs | → |
| Soldier C Nr Delia | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gsdd No A-24.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Gsdd No A-24 in the Snoflo app
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About Gsdd No A-24
Where does the data for Gsdd No A-24 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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