Frd No L-1 dam
Frd No L-1
Frd No L-1, also known as Spring Creek Watershed Dam L-1, is a local government-owned dam located in Sedgwick County, Kansas. Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a length of 1885 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for recreation.
With a normal storage capacity of 44.2 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.03 square miles, Frd No L-1 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition. Although last inspected in 1997, its moderate risk assessment indicates the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure its effectiveness in flood control and water management.
Given its location along the North Fork Ninnescah River, Frd No L-1 serves as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme events, the importance of well-maintained dams like Frd No L-1 in safeguarding communities and water resources cannot be understated. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the valuable role this dam plays in mitigating flood risks and protecting the local ecosystem.
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 L-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Ninnescah R At Cheney Dam | 0 cfs | → |
| Sf Ninnescah R Nr Murdock | 95 cfs | → |
| Cowskin C At 119th St At Wichita | 1 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R Nr Hutchinson | 102 cfs | → |
| Nf Ninnescah R Ab Cheney Re | 38 cfs | → |
| Floodway At Arkansas R At Wichita | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No L-1.
Boat launches
- West 55th Street South 1378, Wichita
- East 45th Street North 1221, Park City
- Wichita
- East 29th Street North Wichita
Fishing spots
- Cheney Reservoir
- Sedgwick Co. Lake Afton
- Mount Hope - Woodland Park
- Wichita - Blackbird Pond
- Wichita - Sunflower Pond
- Wichita Buffalo Park
More reservoirs
Track Frd No L-1 in the Snoflo app
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About Frd No L-1
Where does the data for Frd No L-1 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 L-1.