Frd No 5 dam
Frd No 5
Frd No 5 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Cowley, Kansas, along Coon Creek. Owned by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet with a NID storage capacity of 1550 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential water disasters. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Frd No 5 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Constructed by the USDA NRCS, Frd No 5 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 80 feet wide. Despite not having a dam length or volume specified, the structure covers a surface area of 41 acres and drains a 4.01 square mile watershed. Even though its condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," Frd No 5 meets state inspection standards and operates under the supervision of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2374 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow along Coon Creek and reducing the risk of flooding in the Rock city area.
Overall, Frd No 5 stands as a vital water resource infrastructure in Kansas, effectively mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the local community from water-related emergencies. With its well-maintained operations, state regulatory compliance, and moderate risk management measures in place, this earth dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate control will find Frd No 5 to be an intriguing case study in effective flood risk reduction infrastructure.
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 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas R At Derby | 209 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Wichita | 178 cfs | → |
| Ninnescah R Nr Peck | 163 cfs | → |
| Walnut R At Winfield | 157 cfs | → |
| Slate C At Wellington | 7 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 5.
Boat launches
- Old 82nd Road Winfield
- South Lake Road Winfield
- North Lake Road Winfield
- West 55th Street South 1378, Wichita
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Rose Hill - School St. Pond
- Mulvane-Cedar Brook Pond
- Wichita Emery Park Pond
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
- Augusta City Lake
- Wichita Watson Park
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 5 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 5
Where does the data for Frd No 5 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 5.