Frd No E-2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frd No Gs 11 Frd No E-1
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Frd No E-2, also known as Walnut Creek Watershed Dam E 2, is a crucial structure located in PADONIA, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the area.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a hydraulic height of 33 feet, completed in 1967. With a NID storage capacity of 491.38 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.47 square miles, Frd No E-2 plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the KS Dept. of Agriculture, Frd No E-2 has a spillway width of 200 feet for uncontrolled water release, along with a fair condition assessment and a significant hazard potential. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with no associated structures and no outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, Frd No E-2 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the Walnut Creek Watershed, ensuring the safety and protection of the surrounding communities.
With a surface area of 8.78 acres and a normal storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, Frd No E-2 continues to be a key component in the overall flood control and water management strategy in Brown County, Kansas. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, operation, and maintenance of structures like Frd No E-2 is essential for sustainable water management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1025 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.78 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
2.47 |
Nid Storage |
491.38 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
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23600cfs |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
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29cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
24cfs |
Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo
|
62cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Frd No E-2