Frd No 13 dam
Frd No 13
Frd No 13 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Whitewater, Kansas, along the East Branch Whitewater River. Completed in 1986, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a height of 25.3 feet and a length of 2000 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1529 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.66 square miles, making it an essential infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Frd No 13 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, demonstrating full compliance with state jurisdiction and regulations. The dam does not have outlet gates or locks, but features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet to manage excess water flow during heavy rainfall events. With a moderate risk rating of 3, Frd No 13 is well-maintained and equipped to mitigate potential threats to surrounding communities and infrastructure in case of emergencies.
Overall, Frd No 13 stands as a crucial flood risk reduction structure in Harvey County, Kansas, serving as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts. Its construction, design, and compliance with state regulations ensure the safety and well-being of the local community, making it a vital asset in the region's water infrastructure network.
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 13 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| L Arkansas R Nr Sedgwick | 20 cfs | → |
| L Arkansas R At Valley Center | 24 cfs | → |
| L Arkansas R At Hwy 50 Nr Halstead | 4 cfs | → |
| Floodway At L Arkansas R At Valley Center | · | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 26 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Florence | 94 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 13.
Boat launches
- 200th Street Marion County
- East 45th Street North 1221, Park City
- East 29th Street North Wichita
- Wichita
- Chelsea
Campgrounds
Track Frd No 13 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 13
Where does the data for Frd No 13 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.