Frd No 11-34 dam
Frd No 11-34
Frd No 11-34, also known as the Twin Caney Watershed Dam 11 34, is a vital infrastructure located in Sedan, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS and owned by the local government. Completed in 1966, this buttress dam stands at a height of 63 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Bakers Branch Middle Caney Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 3,000 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 420 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Chautauqua County area.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 11-34 is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, this dam is essential for protecting the surrounding communities from potential flood events with a maximum discharge capacity of 6,400 cubic feet per second. Its strategic location and design make it a key component of the flood risk management system in the region, contributing to the overall resilience of the local water resources and climate adaptation efforts.
With its impressive design and significant impact on flood risk reduction, Frd No 11-34 stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience strategies. As a critical piece of infrastructure in the Twin Caney Watershed, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the communities and ecosystems in Chautauqua County, Kansas, highlighting the essential role of local government and federal agencies in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the face of changing climate 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 11-34 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk R At Elk Falls | 41 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 60 cfs | → |
| Fall R At Fredonia | 206 cfs | → |
| Otter C At Climax | 25 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R At Independence | 1,400 cfs | → |
| Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 11-34.
Campgrounds
- Quivira Scout Ranch
- Sedan City Park
- Moline City Park
- Caney Bend
- Wah - Sha - She State Park
- Card Creek - Elk City Lake
Fishing spots
- Butler State Lake
- Augusta City Lake
- Rose Hill - School St. Pond
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Mulvane-Cedar Brook Pond
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 11-34 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 11-34
Where does the data for Frd No 11-34 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Frd No 11-34.