Frd No 24 dam
Frd No 24
Frd No 24, also known as Big Caney Watershed Dam 24, is a vital water resource structure located in Cedar Vale, Kansas. Built in 1969, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the Otter Creek-TR river or stream. Designed by the USDA NRCS, Frd No 24 stands at a height of 51 feet with a hydraulic height of 48 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 526 acre-feet to help mitigate potential flooding in the area.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 24 is classified as a buttress dam with a low hazard potential. Despite being in operation for over five decades, the condition assessment of this structure is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With a spillway width of 50 feet and no outlet gates, Frd No 24 remains a critical component of the region's water resource infrastructure, safeguarding nearby communities from the impacts of potential flooding events.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the sustainability of existing infrastructure, Frd No 24 serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive management and maintenance of dams and reservoirs. With its strategic location and design specifications, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local area from flooding, underscoring the need for ongoing regulatory oversight and inspection to ensure its continued functionality. By staying informed and engaged with the state of water resource structures like Frd No 24, enthusiasts can contribute to the resilience and sustainability of our water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 24 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 39 cfs | → |
| Elk R At Elk Falls | 55 cfs | → |
| Walnut R At Winfield | 174 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Arkansas City | 601 cfs | → |
| Otter C At Climax | 13 cfs | → |
| Fall R At Fredonia | 824 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 24.
Track Frd No 24 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 24
Where does the data for Frd No 24 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.