Frd No H-1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frd No H-2 Frd No Gs 33
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Frd No H-1, also known as Walnut Creek Watershed Dam H 1, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Padonia, Kansas.
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Summary
Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this buttress dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet, serving the purpose of protecting the local area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 850 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 130 acre-feet, Frd No H-1 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the Euchre Creek watershed.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No H-1 is equipped with a spillway width of 150 feet and is considered to have a low hazard potential. Although its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is regularly inspected and meets state permitting and enforcement requirements. Despite the lack of associated structures, Frd No H-1 remains a key component of the water infrastructure in Brown County, Kansas, providing essential flood protection for the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the impact of climate change on water infrastructure, structures like Frd No H-1 serve as crucial assets for flood risk reduction and water management. With a history of service dating back to the 1960s, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding communities from the unpredictable forces of nature. Through ongoing inspections and maintenance, Frd No H-1 ensures the resilience and safety of the Padonia area in the face of potential water-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1020 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
EUCHRE CREEK |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
850 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
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Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
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24800cfs |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
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51cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
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24cfs |
Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo
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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 H-1