Frd No 4-3 dam
Frd No 4-3
Frd No 4-3, also known as Upper Verdigris WS Dam No 4-3, is a local government-owned structure located in Greenwood County, Kansas. Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans 970 feet in length. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional functions including fire protection and providing water for stock or small fish ponds.
With a storage capacity of 495 acre-feet, Frd No 4-3 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam regulates the flow of the N Branch Verdigris River-TR and covers a surface area of 13.13 acres. While the hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3). Despite not having a current condition assessment, the dam remains state-regulated, with inspections, permitting, and enforcement carried out by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
The structure's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not currently available, highlighting areas that may need improvement to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of Frd No 4-3 in the face of potential climate challenges. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of key infrastructure like this dam is vital for understanding and addressing the impacts of changing environmental conditions on our water systems.
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 4-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth | 876 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Americus | 829 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 36 cfs | → |
| Neosho R At Burlington | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Otter C At Climax | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 4-3.
Campgrounds
- West Wingwall - John Redmond Reservoir
- Hickory Creek West - John Redmond Reservoir
- Hickory Creek East - John Redmond Reservoir
- Redmond Cove North - John Redmond Reservoir
- Riverside West - John Redmond Reservoir
- Redmond Cove South - John Redmond Reservoir
Fishing spots
- Chase State Fishing Lake
- Council Grove Reservoir
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Butler State Lake
- Augusta City Lake
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 4-3 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 4-3
Where does the data for Frd No 4-3 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 4-3.