Frd No 24 dam
Frd No 24
Frd No 24, also known as the City of Atchison Dam 24, is a local government-owned structure in Atchison, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 52.9 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Brewery Creek. With a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 2.56 acres and has a drainage area of 0.1 square miles.
Located in the Rock Island District, Frd No 24 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement procedures to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is satisfactory, and it has a regular inspection frequency of 3 years. With no outlet gates and a spillway width of 24 feet, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and protecting the surrounding community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Frd No 24's importance in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in Atchison. Its strategic location and design by the USDA NRCS highlight the collaborative efforts involved in safeguarding the area from potential inundation. As a state-regulated dam with a solid condition assessment, it exemplifies the commitment to maintaining infrastructure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. With its effective flood risk reduction capabilities, Frd No 24 stands as a vital asset in the region's water resource management efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stranger C Nr Potter | 199 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Joseph | 62,800 cfs | → |
| Delaware R Nr Muscotah | 321 cfs | → |
| Platte River At Sharps Station | 13,300 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Agency | 24,300 cfs | → |
| Stranger C Nr Tonganoxie | 990 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 24.
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 High 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.