Bayer Pond Dam dam
Bayer Pond Dam
Bayer Pond Dam, located in Manhattan, Kansas, is a local government-owned structure regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. This earth dam, primarily used for recreation, stands at a height of 42 feet and has a storage capacity of 44.8 acre-feet. With a surface area of 2.1 acres and a drainage area of 0.09 square miles, the dam poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment.
Despite its high hazard potential, Bayer Pond Dam has not undergone any major modifications since its completion, and lacks outlet gates for controlled water release. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, making it susceptible to potential overflow during heavy rainfall events. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, there is a need for improved risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in case of dam failure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Bayer Pond Dam should be aware of its location along the Kansas River and its susceptibility to flooding. The dam's high hazard potential and poor condition assessment highlight the importance of regular inspections and potential emergency action planning to mitigate risks associated with its structural integrity. Collaboration between local government agencies and the Kansas Department of Agriculture is crucial to ensure the safety of the community and surrounding areas in the event of a dam failure.
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 Bayer Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kings C Nr Manhattan | 0 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R Nr Manhattan | 595 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Fort Riley | 366 cfs | → |
| Republican R Bl Milford Dam | 80 cfs | → |
| Rock C Nr Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Wamego | 1,350 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bayer Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Pillsbury Drive Manhattan
- Linear Trail Pottawatomie County
- Cimarron Trail Ogden
- Riley County
- State Lake Road 7988, Pottawatomie County
- Spillway Marina Road Pottawatomie County
Campgrounds
- Tuttle Creek State Park
- Tuttle Creek Cove - Tuttle Creek Lake
- Stockdale - Tuttle Creek Reservoir
- Farnum Creek - Milford Lake
- Milford State Park
- School Creek - Milford Lake
Track Bayer Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bayer Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bayer Pond 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 High 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
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