Frd No 3-5 dam
Frd No 3-5
Frd No 3-5, also known as Upper Verdigris WS Dam 3-5, is a key flood risk reduction structure located in Lyon, Kansas. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 1130 feet, providing critical protection to the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a maximum storage capacity of 415.39 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 30 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Situated on Rock Creek-TR, Frd No 3-5 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained. Classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating of 3, this dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway to manage excess water flow during peak discharge events. While the condition assessment of Frd No 3-5 is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam continues to serve as a vital infrastructure for flood risk mitigation in the area, reflecting the ongoing efforts to safeguard water resources and address climate-related challenges.
Owned by the local government and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Frd No 3-5 exemplifies the collaborative approach taken to address water resource management and climate resilience. With a surface area of 8.41 acres and a drainage area of 0.95 square miles, this dam not only protects the community from potential flood threats but also contributes to the sustainable utilization of water resources in the region. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water availability and quality, structures like Frd No 3-5 play a crucial role in promoting water security and environmental sustainability for future generations.
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 3-5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth | 417 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Americus | 251 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 347 cfs | → |
| Neosho R At Burlington | 1,680 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Reading | 2,050 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 3-5.
Campgrounds
- West Wingwall - John Redmond Reservoir
- Hickory Creek West - John Redmond Reservoir
- Hickory Creek East - John Redmond Reservoir
- Redmond Cove North - John Redmond Reservoir
- Redmond Cove South - John Redmond Reservoir
- Riverside West - John Redmond Reservoir
Fishing spots
- Chase State Fishing Lake
- Council Grove Reservoir
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Butler State Lake
- Alma City Lake
- Augusta City Lake
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 3-5 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 3-5
Where does the data for Frd No 3-5 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 3-5.