Hargis Creek Frd No 1 dam
Hargis Creek Frd No 1
Hargis Creek Frd No 1, also known as Wellington City Dam, is a locally owned earth dam located in Sumner County, Kansas. Completed in 1973, this dam stands at a height of 43 feet and has a length of 4150 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the Hargis Creek. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam has a storage capacity of 5166 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 68.5 acres.
The dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in its condition, but emergency action plans and risk management measures are yet to be fully developed. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also offers recreational opportunities for the local community.
Located in the city of Wellington, Hargis Creek Frd No 1 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and management of dams like Hargis Creek Frd No 1 are essential for sustainable water management practices in Kansas.
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 Hargis Creek Frd No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Slate C At Wellington | 25 cfs | → |
| Ninnescah R Nr Peck | 608 cfs | → |
| Chikaskia R Nr Corbin | 176 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Derby | 598 cfs | → |
| Walnut R At Winfield | 211 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Arkansas City | 841 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hargis Creek Frd No 1.
Boat launches
- Flood Dike Road Winfield
- West 55th Street South 1378, Wichita
- North Pond Trail Arkansas City
- East Madison Avenue Arkansas City
- South Lake Road Winfield
Campgrounds
- Wellington Lake East Rec Area
- Wellington Lake West Rec Area
- Napawalla Park
- Cave Park
- Argonia River Park
- Winfield Fairgrounds Rv
Track Hargis Creek Frd No 1 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 Hargis Creek Frd No 1
Where does the data for Hargis Creek Frd No 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 High 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 Hargis Creek Frd No 1.