Frd No 35 dam
Frd No 35
Frd No 35, located in Cowley County, Kansas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce the risk of flooding in the area. Completed in 1980, this earthen dam stands at a height of 26.6 feet and spans a length of 2500 feet, providing flood risk reduction for the Cedar Creek-TR watershed. With a normal storage capacity of 59.9 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1110 cubic feet per second, Frd No 35 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related hazards.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 35 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its continued effectiveness and safety. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. Although the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," efforts are likely in place to maintain the structure's integrity and functionality for the long term.
As a part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in the area, Frd No 35 serves as a valuable asset in safeguarding the community of New Salem and its surrounding areas from potential water-related emergencies. With its strategic location and design, this dam exemplifies the proactive approach taken by local government agencies and the USDA NRCS to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events and protect lives and property.
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 35 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut R At Winfield | 129 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Arkansas City | 437 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Derby | 175 cfs | → |
| Slate C At Wellington | 6 cfs | → |
| Ninnescah R Nr Peck | 143 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 35.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Butler State Lake
- Rose Hill - School St. Pond
- Mulvane-Cedar Brook Pond
- Augusta City Lake
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
- Wichita Emery Park Pond
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 35 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 35
Where does the data for Frd No 35 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.