Frd No E-2 dam
Frd No E-2
Frd No E-2, also known as Fall River Watershed Dam E-2, is a vital infrastructure owned by the local government in Greenwood County, Kansas. Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the East Branch Fall River. Standing at a height of 48 feet with a hydraulic height of 50 feet, it plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
With a storage capacity of 4087 acre-feet and a normal storage of 11.77 acre-feet, Frd No E-2 covers a surface area of 5.35 acres and drains an area of 9.78 square miles. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, 70 feet wide, helps regulate water flow and prevent overflow during periods of high discharge. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, ensuring its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks for the local community.
As part of the state-regulated infrastructure, Frd No E-2 is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Its location in Eureka, Kansas, underscores its importance in safeguarding the region from potential water-related disasters. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a symbol of proactive flood risk management and the crucial role of infrastructure in protecting communities from natural hazards.
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 E-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Otter C At Climax | 13 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth | 876 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 36 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Florence | 130 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Americus | 829 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No E-2.
Campgrounds
- El Dorado State Park
- Walnut River Rv Park
- Rock Ridge Cove North - Fall River Lake
- Toronto Point - Cross Timbers State Park
- White Hall Bay - Fall River Lake
- Fall River State Park
Fishing spots
- Chase State Fishing Lake
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Butler State Lake
- Augusta City Lake
- Council Grove Reservoir
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
More reservoirs
Track Frd No E-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 E-2
Where does the data for Frd No E-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 High 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 E-2.