Frd No 31 dam
Frd No 31
Frd No 31, also known as Little Walnut Hickory WS Dam 31, is a crucial water resource structure located in Butler County, Kansas. Constructed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 21.5 feet and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, and creating a small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 524 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.13 square miles, Frd No 31 plays a vital role in managing water flow and mitigating potential flood risks in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 31 is designated as a low hazard potential dam with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its age, the dam's condition has not been formally assessed, and its emergency action plan status remains unknown. With an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, Frd No 31 relies on its structural integrity to maintain water levels and protect the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Overall, Frd No 31 is a key infrastructure asset in the region's water management system, providing essential flood protection and water storage capabilities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition, its role in safeguarding the local environment and residents against potential hazards remains a top priority for the community and regulatory agencies alike.
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 31 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter C At Climax | 25 cfs | → |
| Elk R At Elk Falls | 41 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 109 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 477 cfs | → |
| Walnut R At Winfield | 168 cfs | → |
| Fall R At Fredonia | 206 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 31.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- El Dorado State Park
- Walnut River Rv Park
- Moline City Park
- Rock Ridge Cove North - Fall River Lake
- Fall River State Park
- White Hall Bay - Fall River Lake
Track Frd No 31 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 31
Where does the data for Frd No 31 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.