Frd No 14 dam
Frd No 14
Frd No 14, also known as Wakarusa Watershed Dist 35 Frd 14, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas. Managed by the local government, this dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and is designed by the USDA NRCS. With a height of 44 feet and a hydraulic height of 41 feet, Frd No 14 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Constructed in an area with a low hazard potential, Frd No 14 has a storage capacity of 317 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 52 acre-feet. The dam, with a length of 460 feet, is designed in a buttress core type and features a spillway width of 40 feet. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its inspection frequency is listed as 0. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, Frd No 14 serves as a vital infrastructure in managing water resources and climate challenges in the region.
Located in the Wakarusa River watershed, Frd No 14 is an essential part of the water management system in the area. With its low hazard potential and strategic design, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Frd No 14 is key to appreciating the efforts made in managing and mitigating environmental risks.
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 14 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dragoon C Nr Burlingame | 52 cfs | → |
| Wakarusa R Nr Richland | 77 cfs | → |
| Soldier C Nr Topeka | 85 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Topeka | 5,620 cfs | → |
| Mill C Nr Paxico | 369 cfs | → |
| Soldier C Nr Delia | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 14.
Boat launches
- Northwest 86th Street Shawnee County
- Osage County
- North 978 Road Douglas County
- Lake Road 1029 Douglas County
- East 600 Road Clinton
- Douglas County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
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Track Frd No 14 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 14
Where does the data for Frd No 14 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 14.