Frd No 17 dam
Frd No 17
Located in Osage, Kansas, Frd No 17 is a local government-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1983 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 617.5 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flooding in the area. The dam, classified as having a low hazard potential, has not been rated for its condition assessment but is inspected, permitted, and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1217.3 cubic feet per second. Although the structure has not been modified in recent years and lacks outlet gates, it serves the community by providing protection against high-risk flooding events. Despite being labeled as very high risk due to its age and potential vulnerabilities, Frd No 17 continues to operate effectively in reducing flood risks in the area.
Given its critical role in flood risk reduction, Frd No 17 is a vital component of the water resource infrastructure in Osage, Kansas. With a focus on safety and effectiveness, this earth dam serves as a testament to the importance of proper management and maintenance of water resources in the face of climate challenges. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is essential to monitor and support structures like Frd No 17 to ensure the continued protection of communities and the environment from 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 17 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wakarusa R Nr Richland | 77 cfs | → |
| Dragoon C Nr Burlingame | 52 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Topeka | 5,620 cfs | → |
| Soldier C Nr Topeka | 85 cfs | → |
| Salt C At Lyndon | 81 cfs | → |
| Hundred And Ten Mile C Nr Quenemo | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 17.
Boat launches
- Osage County
- North 978 Road Douglas County
- Lake Road 1029 Douglas County
- East 600 Road Clinton
- Douglas County
- N 1415 Road Lawrence
Campgrounds
- Pomona State Park
- Michigan Valley - Pomona Reservoir
- Outlet Park - Pomona Reservoir
- Camp 15
- Camp 14
- Woodridge Public Use Area
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 17 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 17
Where does the data for Frd No 17 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Frd No 17.