Frd No Gs 25 dam
Frd No Gs 25
Frd No Gs 25, also known as the Walnut Creek Watershed Dam Gs 25, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Hamlin, Kansas. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the Terrapin Creek-TR river system. With a storage capacity of 99.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.41 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Frd No Gs 25 has not been inspected or assessed for its current condition. It lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and does not have updated emergency contacts or inundation maps. However, with its uncontrolled spillway type and buttress core design, this dam continues to provide essential flood protection for the local community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and address any potential risks or maintenance needs for structures like Frd No Gs 25 to ensure their continued functionality and safety.
As a part of the Rock Island District, Frd No Gs 25 is owned and operated by the local government in Brown County, Kansas. With its historic significance and ongoing role in flood risk reduction, this dam serves as a key example of the vital infrastructure that helps to manage water resources and protect communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. By staying informed and engaged with the maintenance and management of structures like Frd No Gs 25, water resource and climate enthusiasts can contribute to the resilience and sustainability of their local water systems.
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 Gs 25 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Nemaha River At Falls City | 2,530 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Rulo | 43,900 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 1,610 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 242 cfs | → |
| Delaware R Nr Muscotah | 321 cfs | → |
| Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo | 1,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No Gs 25.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Pony Creek Lake
- Sabetha Lake
- Verdon Lake State Rec Area
- Humboldt Lake Park
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
- Geremy's Point
More reservoirs
Track Frd No Gs 25 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 Gs 25
Where does the data for Frd No Gs 25 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 Gs 25.