Frd No 31 dam
Frd No 31
Frd No 31, also known as Salt Creek Watershed Dam 31, is a crucial structure located in Barnard, Kansas, within the Rattlesnake Creek watershed. Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a maximum storage capacity of 464.28 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 31 is designated as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and has a drainage area of 1.48 square miles. Despite being in operation for nearly five decades, the condition assessment of Frd No 31 is currently listed as "Not Rated," highlighting the need for further evaluation and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Frd No 31 as a critical infrastructure component in managing the flow of water in the Rattlesnake Creek watershed. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain the dam, it remains a key piece of the puzzle in safeguarding the community against potential flood events and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in the region.
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 31 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon R At Beloit | 55 cfs | → |
| Solomon R Nr Glen Elder | 58 cfs | → |
| Salt C Nr Ada | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Saline R At Wilson Dam | 26 cfs | → |
| Saline R At Tescott | 34 cfs | → |
| Solomon R Nr Minneapolis | 283 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 31.
Boat launches
- Mitchell County
- 150 Mitchell County
- 130 Mitchell County
- State Highway 232 Lincoln County
- Otoe Park Boat Launch Area Russell County
Campgrounds
- Sylvan - Wilson Reservoir
- Glen Elder State Park
- Lucas - Wilson Reservoir
- Luray North City Park
- Minooka - Wilson Reservoir
Fishing spots
- Glen Elder State Park Pond
- Wilson Reservoir
- Jewell City Lake (Emerson Lake)
- Ottawa State Fishing Lake
- Salina - Lakewood Lake
- Lovewell Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 31 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 31
Where does the data for Frd No 31 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 31.