Frd No 2 dam
Frd No 2
Frd No 2, a flood risk reduction structure located in Chase County, Kansas, was completed in 1986 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam stands at a height of 38.8 feet and spans a length of 1800 feet, with a storage capacity of 2314 acre-feet. Situated on Jacob Creek, Frd No 2 serves as a critical infrastructure for managing flood risks in the region, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Owned and regulated by the local government and the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 2 is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 3834 cubic feet per second and has a spillway width of 120 feet. Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood mitigation efforts. As an integral part of the water resource management system in the area, Frd No 2 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events.
With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, Frd No 2 serves as a key asset in protecting the residents of Emporia and surrounding areas from the impacts of flooding. As part of the broader network of water infrastructure in Kansas, this dam underscores the importance of proactive planning and management in mitigating the potential dangers posed by extreme weather events and climate variability. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role and function of structures like Frd No 2 is essential in promoting sustainable water management practices and resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth | 242 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Americus | 67 cfs | → |
| Neosho R At Council Grove | 10 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 30 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Reading | 16 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Florence | 96 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 2.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Chase State Fishing Lake
- Council Grove Reservoir
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Alma City Lake
- Augusta City Lake
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 2 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 2
Where does the data for Frd No 2 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 2.