Frd No E-11 dam
Frd No E-11
Frd No E-11, also known as Fall River Watershed Dam E-11, is a crucial earth dam located in Eureka, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the East Branch Fall River-TR area. Completed in 1965, this dam stands at 40 feet high with a structural height of 45 feet, spanning 1570 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 1760 acre-feet and a normal storage of 125 acre-feet, Frd No E-11 plays a significant role in managing water resources in Greenwood County, Kansas.
This dam is state-regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, with regular inspections and enforcement ensuring its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Frd No E-11 is assessed to be in fair condition, with an inspection frequency of every five years. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 40 feet, allowing for the controlled release of water during periods of high discharge. Overall, Frd No E-11 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, showcasing the importance of proper water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the detailed information available about Frd No E-11, from its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to its role in flood risk reduction in the East Branch Fall River-TR area. The dam's location in Eureka, Kansas, within the Kansas City District, highlights its strategic importance in managing water flow and storage within the region. With a fair condition assessment and moderate risk level, Frd No E-11 exemplifies the ongoing efforts to maintain and regulate essential water infrastructure to protect communities and the environment from potential 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-11 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter C At Climax | 25 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 477 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 32 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth | 448 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 109 cfs | → |
| Elk R At Elk Falls | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No E-11.
Campgrounds
- Rock Ridge Cove North - Fall River Lake
- White Hall Bay - Fall River Lake
- Fall River State Park
- El Dorado State Park
- Damsite - Fall River Lake
- Toronto Point - Cross Timbers State Park
Fishing spots
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Butler State Lake
- Chase State Fishing Lake
- Augusta City Lake
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
- Rose Hill - School St. Pond
More reservoirs
Track Frd No E-11 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-11
Where does the data for Frd No E-11 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 Significant 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-11.