Frd No 9-4 dam
Frd No 9-4
Located in the Upper Verdigris Watershed in Kansas, Frd No 9-4, also known as the Upper Verdigris Watershed Dam 9-4, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a hydraulic height of 24 feet, offering flood risk reduction for the Halderman Creek-TR stream. With a storage capacity of 848.35 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, Frd No 9-4 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community.
The dam, with a length of 1350 feet and a surface area of 13.43 acres, is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as moderately risky due to its age and the potential impact of a failure. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet adds to the dam's risk factor, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to safeguard the area from potential disasters.
While Frd No 9-4 currently does not have an emergency action plan in place, its risk assessment and condition are regularly evaluated to ensure the safety of the surrounding communities. With its strategic location in the Greenwood County of Kansas, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region, emphasizing the essential role it plays in maintaining the resilience of the local ecosystem in the face of changing climate 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 9-4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Neosho R At Burlington | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth | 876 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Americus | 829 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Reading | 1,610 cfs | → |
| Otter C At Climax | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 9-4.
Campgrounds
- West Wingwall - John Redmond Reservoir
- Hickory Creek West - John Redmond Reservoir
- Hickory Creek East - John Redmond Reservoir
- Riverside West - John Redmond Reservoir
- Redmond Cove North - John Redmond Reservoir
- Kelley City Park
Fishing spots
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Track Frd No 9-4 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 9-4
Where does the data for Frd No 9-4 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 9-4.