Frd No 34 dam
Frd No 34
Frd No 34, also known as Little Walnut Hickory WS Dam 34, is a vital structure in Butler County, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the North Branch Hickory Creek-TR. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at 24 feet with a length of 1740 feet, offering flood risk reduction benefits to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 552.76 acre-feet and a normal storage of 36.76 acre-feet, Frd No 34 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Located in Douglass, Kansas, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the KS Dept. of Agriculture and is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Frd No 34 meets guidelines for emergency action preparedness but lacks a current condition assessment. Despite this, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, showcasing the importance of infrastructure in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Overall, Frd No 34 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies in safeguarding communities from potential flood events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and condition of structures like Frd No 34 is crucial in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 34 -- 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 34.
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
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Track Frd No 34 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 34
Where does the data for Frd No 34 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.