Frd No I-2 dam
Frd No I-2
Frd No I-2, also known as Fall River Watershed Dam 1 2, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Eureka, Kansas. Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1966, this structure stands at 40 feet in height and stretches 1600 feet in length. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction for the Ivanpah Creek-TR watershed, with a storage capacity of 1358.47 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 72 acre-feet.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No I-2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced at the state level to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam provides essential flood protection while also supporting the surrounding ecosystem. Despite not having a current condition assessment, the structure continues to serve its purpose effectively and plays a crucial role in water resource management in Butler County, Kansas.
As part of the Kansas City District, this dam operates with uncontrolled spillways and no outlet gates, reflecting its simple yet reliable design for managing water flow during high-discharge events. With its strategic location and engineering specifications, Frd No I-2 stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in mitigating flood risks and supporting climate resilience in the region.
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 I-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter C At Climax | 13 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 36 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 39 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Florence | 130 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth | 876 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No I-2.
Campgrounds
- El Dorado State Park
- Walnut River Rv Park
- Rock Ridge Cove North - Fall River Lake
- Fall River State Park
- White Hall Bay - Fall River Lake
- Santa Fe Lake - Augusta
Fishing spots
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Butler State Lake
- Augusta City Lake
- Chase State Fishing Lake
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
- Rose Hill - School St. Pond
More reservoirs
Track Frd No I-2 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 I-2
Where does the data for Frd No I-2 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Frd No I-2.