Frd No 15 (Spillman Creek) dam
Frd No 15 (Spillman Creek)
Frd No 15, also known as Spillman Creek, is a local government-owned dam in Lincoln, Kansas, designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 33.3 feet and has a storage capacity of 693.7 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, with inspections conducted regularly to ensure its satisfactory condition.
Located on Bacon Creek-TR, Frd No 15 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a drainage area of 0.92 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 36.2 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory and meets moderate risk management guidelines. With a spillway width of 40 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, Frd No 15 is equipped to handle excess water flow during heavy rainfall events, contributing to overall flood control efforts in the area.
As an essential infrastructure for water resource management, Frd No 15 serves as a key component in protecting the community from potential flooding events. With its strategic design and regular inspections, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local government and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and resilience of water infrastructure in Lincoln, Kansas. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frd No 15 (Spillman Creek) stands as a testament to the importance of proactive flood risk reduction measures in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 15 (Spillman Creek) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline R At Wilson Dam | 15 cfs | → |
| Solomon R Nr Glen Elder | 14 cfs | → |
| Solomon R At Beloit | 18 cfs | → |
| Sf Solomon R At Osborne | 4 cfs | → |
| Paradise C Nr Paradise | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt C Nr Ada | 304 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 15 (Spillman Creek).
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Sylvan - Wilson Reservoir
- Lucas - Wilson Reservoir
- Luray North City Park
- Minooka - Wilson Reservoir
- Glen Elder State Park
Track Frd No 15 (Spillman Creek) 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 15 (Spillman Creek)
Where does the data for Frd No 15 (Spillman Creek) 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 Frd No 15 (Spillman Creek).