Dam dam
Dam
Located in Douglas, Kansas, the Dam structure was completed in 2008 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance. This private-owned Earth type dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the Dam is regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulatory standards.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, the Dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 31 feet, and a surface area of 1.3 acres that drains a 0.08 square mile area. The structure does not have any outlet gates or associated locks, and its condition is currently not rated. While the Dam has not been assigned an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or undergone risk management measures, its risk potential is closely monitored to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and water resources.
The Dam, situated in the Tulsa District and under the jurisdiction of the state of Kansas, plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting against potential flooding in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and environmental considerations that have gone into the design and operation of this vital infrastructure, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for sustainable water management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ottawa | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Pomona | 695 cfs | → |
| Wakarusa R Nr Lawrence | 28 cfs | → |
| Hundred And Ten Mile C Nr Quenemo | 11 cfs | → |
| Wakarusa R Nr Richland | 77 cfs | → |
| Salt C At Lyndon | 81 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam.
Boat launches
- North 978 Road Douglas County
- East 600 Road Clinton
- N 1415 Road Lawrence
- Osage County
- Douglas County
- Lake Road 1029 Douglas County
Campgrounds
- Michigan Valley - Pomona Reservoir
- Camp 2
- Camp 1
- Woodridge Public Use Area
- Camp 10
- Outlet Park - Pomona Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dam
Where does the data for 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 Dam.