Frd No I-5 dam
Frd No I-5
Frd No I-5, also known as Fall River Watershed Dam I-5, is a crucial structure located in Eureka, Kansas, within the Greenwood County. Owned by the local government, this earth dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Ivanpoh Creek. Completed in 1968, this dam stands at a height of 53 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 1867.03 acre-feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Frd No I-5 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its age, Frd No I-5 continues to effectively manage flood risk in the region and plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and stability of the local community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of Frd No I-5 in the overall management of water resources in Kansas. With its strategic location and design, this dam represents a key component of the state's flood risk reduction infrastructure. As an earth dam with buttress core types, its operational efficiency and structural integrity are closely monitored, highlighting the collaborative efforts between local and state agencies to safeguard the environment and residents from potential water-related 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 I-5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter C At Climax | 13 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 39 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 36 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-5.
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
- Damsite - Fall River Lake
Track Frd No I-5 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-5
Where does the data for Frd No I-5 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-5.