Frazier Lake Restoration dam
Frazier Lake Restoration
The Frazier Lake Restoration project, also known as the Ulysses City Dam, is a local government initiative in Kansas aimed at restoring and maintaining water resources in the area. The dam, designed by WILSON AND COMPANY, stands on the North Fork Cimarron River and was completed in 1953. With a height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 310 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow and ensuring water security for the region.
Located in Grant County, Kansas, the Frazier Lake Restoration project has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition assessment. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are unspecified, but it serves as a vital water management infrastructure in the region. With state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the project is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards for sustainable water resource management.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find the Frazier Lake Restoration project intriguing for its historical significance and role in water conservation efforts. The dam's strategic location on the North Fork Cimarron River, coupled with its design features, highlights the importance of such infrastructure in mitigating water-related risks and ensuring a reliable water supply for the community. As efforts continue to maintain and improve the dam's functionality, the project exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local government, designers, and regulatory agencies to safeguard water resources for the benefit of present and 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 Frazier Lake Restoration -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Ditch Nr Lakin | · | → |
| Amazon Great Eastern Ditch Nr Lakin | 78 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Kendall | 7 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Deerfield | · | → |
| Farmers Ditch Nr Deerfield | · | → |
| Arkansas R At Syracuse | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frazier Lake Restoration.
Fishing spots
Track Frazier Lake Restoration 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 Frazier Lake Restoration
Where does the data for Frazier Lake Restoration 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 Frazier Lake Restoration.