Frd No 22 dam
Frd No 22
Frd No 22, also known as North Black Vermillion Site 22, is a flood control structure located in Frankfort, Kansas. Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and stretches 665 feet in length, providing essential flood risk reduction for the area. With a storage capacity of 192.18 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet, Frd No 22 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Situated on Ackerman Creek-TR, this dam is classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment of 3. Despite its age, Frd No 22 remains in good condition and has not been rated for its current state. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, ensuring proper water discharge during times of high flow. While it does not have outlet gates or associated structures, Frd No 22 continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively, contributing to the overall water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Frd No 22 is a testament to the importance of infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events on local communities. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam exemplifies the collaboration between local government agencies and federal entities to safeguard water resources and enhance climate resilience in Kansas. As climate change poses increasing challenges to water management, structures like Frd No 22 play a vital role in protecting lives, property, and ecosystems from the devastating effects of floods.
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 22 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 99 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 933 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 76 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 862 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 389 cfs | → |
| Vermillion C Nr Wamego | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 22.
Boat launches
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Burchard Lake Wma
- Riley County
- Gardiner Road Riley County
Track Frd No 22 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 22
Where does the data for Frd No 22 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 22.