Frd No 24 dam
Frd No 24
Frd No 24, located in Rush Center, Kansas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Walnut Creek-TR river. Completed in 1983, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 1144 feet, with a storage capacity of 697 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to mitigate flood risks in the region, serving as a crucial resource for local government agencies in safeguarding the community against potential hazards.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 24 is regularly inspected with a satisfactory condition assessment and a high hazard potential due to its critical role in flood management. With a drainage area of 1.8 square miles and a maximum discharge of 1625 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the structure's operational efficiency and design highlight its importance in maintaining water resource sustainability and climate resilience in the region.
As part of the Kansas City District's infrastructure, Frd No 24 continues to be a key asset in the state's flood risk reduction efforts. With its uncontrolled spillway and satisfactory condition, the dam ensures effective water management while also meeting state regulatory standards for inspection, permitting, and enforcement. Its strategic location and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service underscore the importance of collaborative efforts in mitigating climate-related risks and ensuring the safety and well-being of communities in Rush Center and beyond.
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 24 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut C At Nekoma | 1 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R Nr Schoenchen | 1 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R Bl Schoenchen | · | → |
| Walnut C At Albert | 566 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R At Pfeifer | 1 cfs | → |
| Pawnee R At Rozel | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 24.
Fishing spots
Track Frd No 24 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 24
Where does the data for Frd No 24 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 24.