Frd No 11-5 dam
Frd No 11-5
Frd No 11-5, also known as Twin Caney Watershed Dam 11 5, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Sedan, Chautauqua County, Kansas. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this buttress core type dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans a length of 2090 feet. With a capacity to store 1900 acre-feet of water, it plays a crucial role in managing the flow of the Bakers Branch Middle Caney Creek during heavy rainfall events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 11-5 is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, this dam serves as a key component in the flood control measures for the surrounding area. With a maximum discharge capacity of 9555 cubic feet per second and a spillway width of 265 feet, it is equipped to handle high water levels and protect downstream communities from potential flooding risks.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the importance of structures like Frd No 11-5 in safeguarding against the impacts of extreme weather events. With its strategic location and effective design, this dam exemplifies the efforts to mitigate flood risks and protect local ecosystems. By understanding and supporting the maintenance of such infrastructure, we can contribute to the resilience of our communities in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 11-5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk R At Elk Falls | 41 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 60 cfs | → |
| Otter C At Climax | 25 cfs | → |
| Fall R At Fredonia | 206 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R At Independence | 1,400 cfs | → |
| Walnut R At Winfield | 168 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 11-5.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Moline City Park
- Quivira Scout Ranch
- Sedan City Park
- Card Creek - Elk City Lake
- Fall River State Park
- Rock Ridge Cove North - Fall River Lake
Track Frd No 11-5 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 11-5
Where does the data for Frd No 11-5 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 11-5.