Summary
This earth dam stands at 36 feet in height and serves primarily for flood risk reduction on Rock Creek-TR. With a storage capacity of 489.26 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.65 acres, Frd No 31 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Frd No 31 is not currently rated for its condition assessment. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 40 feet. The dam has no outlet gates and is not associated with any other structures. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is under state regulation and jurisdiction, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement overseen by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frd No 31 offers a fascinating example of a locally owned dam contributing to flood risk reduction in Elk County, Kansas.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
830 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
ROCK CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.65 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
1.68 |
Nid Storage |
489.26 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Otter C At Climax
|
22cfs |
Elk R At Elk Falls
|
41cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
|
384cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Virgil
|
183cfs |
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
41cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
|
1150cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Frd No 31