Frd No 33 dam
Frd No 33
Located in Barnard, Kansas, Frd No 33, also known as Salt Creek Watershed Dam 33, is a local government-owned structure designed by A&E and USDA SCS. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 29.5 feet, with a hydraulic height of 31 feet and a structural height of 45 feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Frd No 33 has a storage capacity of 900.72 acre-feet and serves to protect the Rattlesnake Creek watershed.
This significant dam covers a surface area of 17.31 acres and has a drainage area of 2.5 square miles. With a maximum discharge of 834 cubic feet per second, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 150 feet. Classified as having a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Frd No 33 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its operational integrity and safety standards are met.
As a vital component in the management of flood risk in the region, Frd No 33 plays a crucial role in protecting the local community and environment from potential water-related disasters. Its strategic location and design make it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the impact of infrastructure on water management and climate resilience in Kansas.
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 Frd No 33 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt C Nr Ada | 14 cfs | → |
| Solomon R At Beloit | 52 cfs | → |
| Saline R At Tescott | 19 cfs | → |
| Solomon R Nr Glen Elder | 57 cfs | → |
| Saline R At Wilson Dam | 17 cfs | → |
| Solomon R Nr Minneapolis | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 33.
Boat launches
- Mitchell County
- State Highway 232 Lincoln County
- 150 Mitchell County
- 130 Mitchell County
- Otoe Park Boat Launch Area Russell County
Campgrounds
- Sylvan - Wilson Reservoir
- Lucas - Wilson Reservoir
- Glen Elder State Park
- Minooka - Wilson Reservoir
- Luray North City Park
Fishing spots
- Glen Elder State Park Pond
- Wilson Reservoir
- Ottawa State Fishing Lake
- Jewell City Lake (Emerson Lake)
- Salina - Lakewood Lake
- Lovewell Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 33 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Frd No 33
Where does the data for Frd No 33 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Frd No 33.