Frd No 8 dam
Frd No 8
Frd No 8, also known as North Black Vermillion WS Site 8, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Frankfort, Kansas. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam was completed in 1974 and stands at a height of 34 feet with a hydraulic height of 30 feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Frd No 8 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Constructed by the USDA NRCS, this buttress-type dam has a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet and serves as a key infrastructure for controlling the flow of the Little Timber Creek-TR. Despite its low hazard potential and unassessed condition, Frd No 8 continues to be an essential structure for the community, ensuring safety and protection from potential flooding events. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, this dam is well-maintained to serve its purpose effectively.
Situated within the Kansas City District and overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Frd No 8 is a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of structures like Frd No 8 in mitigating flood risks and ensuring community safety is crucial for advocating for sustainable water management practices 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 8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 83 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 665 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 62 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 653 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 331 cfs | → |
| Vermillion C Nr Wamego | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 8.
Boat launches
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Riley County
- Gardiner Road Riley County
- Fancy Creek Mountain Bike Trail - Outer Loop Riley County
- Wolf - Wildcat
Track Frd No 8 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 8
Where does the data for Frd No 8 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 8.