Frd No Iv-17 dam
Frd No Iv-17
Located in Bourbon County, Kansas, the Frd No Iv-17 is a crucial local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along the Mill Creek-TR river. Completed in 2016 with a height of 23 feet and a length of 1510 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, helping to manage water flow during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate risk assessment rating.
The Frd No Iv-17 dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction in the area, with a primary purpose of safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential flooding. With a normal storage capacity of 25.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 6.3 acres, the dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in protecting the local environment and maintaining the safety of residents in Fort Scott and its vicinity. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections and enforcement measures ensure the ongoing functionality and reliability of the dam.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Frd No Iv-17 dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Kansas. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, this earth dam continues to serve as a key asset in the region's flood risk reduction strategy. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water management, structures like the Frd No Iv-17 play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems 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 Iv-17 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marmaton R Nr Marmaton | 194 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Uniontown | 591 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott | 2,440 cfs | → |
| L Osage R At Fulton | 6,010 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ks-Mo St Line | 3,500 cfs | → |
| Marmaton River Near Nevada | 701 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No Iv-17.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Rock Creek Lake - Fort Scott
- Gunn Park
- Fort Scott Lake
- Best Camping Spot On Lake
- Prairie State Park
- Backpack Camp
More reservoirs
Track Frd No Iv-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 Iv-17
Where does the data for Frd No Iv-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 Iv-17.