Frd No R-3 dam
Frd No R-3
Frd No R-3, also known as Spring Creek Watershed Dam R-3, is a local government-owned dam located in Sedgwick, Kansas. Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Ninnescah River. With a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 340 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Frd No R-3 is state-regulated, with the Kansas Department of Agriculture overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement activities. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and emergency action plans are either not prepared or not up to date. With a spillway width of 80 feet, this dam is equipped to handle excess water flow during heavy rainfall events, contributing to the overall safety and resilience of the surrounding community.
As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, Frd No R-3 plays a vital role in flood risk management and water resource protection in the Oxford area. With its strategic location and design features, this dam serves as a key asset in safeguarding the community against potential water-related disasters and highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of a changing climate.
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 R-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sf Ninnescah R Nr Murdock | 89 cfs | → |
| Nf Ninnescah R At Cheney Dam | 0 cfs | → |
| Cowskin C At 119th St At Wichita | 1 cfs | → |
| Ninnescah R Nr Peck | 157 cfs | → |
| Floodway At Arkansas R At Wichita | · | → |
| Arkansas R At Wichita | 169 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No R-3.
Boat launches
- West 55th Street South 1378, Wichita
- Wichita
- East 45th Street North 1221, Park City
- East 29th Street North Wichita
Campgrounds
- Lake Afton Park
- Argonia River Park
- Mcconnell Afb Military
- Wellington Lake West Rec Area
- Wellington Lake East Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Sedgwick Co. Lake Afton
- Clearwater Chisholm Ridge Lakes
- Cheney Reservoir
- Wichita Buffalo Park
- Wichita - Blackbird Pond
- Wichita - Sunflower Pond
More reservoirs
Track Frd No R-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 R-3
Where does the data for Frd No R-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 R-3.