Frd No 24 dam
Frd No 24
Frd No 24, located in Barnard, Kansas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Salt Creek-TR river. This earth dam stands at a height of 42.6 feet with a length of 1560 feet, providing a storage capacity of 5551 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 27.73 square miles. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of this dam is 360 feet wide, allowing for a maximum discharge of 12537 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 24 is considered to have a low hazard potential and moderate risk level. With a condition assessment of "Not Rated" and no Emergency Action Plan in place, there is room for improvement in terms of risk management measures. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of infrastructure like Frd No 24 in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding communities in Mitchell County, Kansas.
As part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure network, Frd No 24 plays a vital role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. Its strategic location in Barnard, along with its design specifications and regulatory oversight, highlight the collaborative efforts involved in ensuring the safety and resilience of water resources in Kansas. This dam stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to sustainable water management practices and the importance of infrastructure maintenance and improvement in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 24 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon R At Beloit | 54 cfs | → |
| Solomon R Nr Glen Elder | 23 cfs | → |
| Salt C Nr Ada | 1,350 cfs | → |
| Saline R At Wilson Dam | 16 cfs | → |
| Saline R At Tescott | 1,860 cfs | → |
| Solomon R Nr Minneapolis | 863 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 24.
Boat launches
- Mitchell County
- 150 Mitchell County
- 130 Mitchell County
- State Highway 232 Lincoln County
- Otoe Park Boat Launch Area Russell County
Campgrounds
- Glen Elder State Park
- Sylvan - Wilson Reservoir
- Lucas - Wilson Reservoir
- Luray North City Park
- Jewell State Fishing Lake
- Minooka - Wilson Reservoir
Fishing spots
- Glen Elder State Park Pond
- Jewell City Lake (Emerson Lake)
- Wilson Reservoir
- Ottawa State Fishing Lake
- Salina - Lakewood Lake
- Lovewell Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 24 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 24
Where does the data for Frd No 24 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 24.