Frd #103 Scholfield-Bond Site dam
Frd #103 Scholfield-Bond Site
Located in Butler County, Kansas, the Frd #103 Scholfield-Bond Site, also known as Middle Walnut Watershed Scholfield St, is a local government-owned dam constructed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS. The primary purpose of this earth dam, with a height of 27 feet and a length of 1150 feet, is flood risk reduction in the Walnut River-TR watershed. With a storage capacity of 466.2 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.17 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the Frd #103 Scholfield-Bond Site is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam, which is regulated by the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture, has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection was conducted in 2009. While the dam does not have outlet gates or locks, it features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and monitoring structures like the Frd #103 Scholfield-Bond Site for flood risk reduction cannot be overstated.
Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience will find the Frd #103 Scholfield-Bond Site a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to mitigate flood risks in the Walnut River-TR watershed. With its earth dam construction and storage capacity, this site highlights the critical role that such structures play in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. As efforts to adapt to a changing climate intensify, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Frd #103 will be essential for ensuring the resilience of water resources in Kansas and beyond.
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 #103 Scholfield-Bond Site -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas R At Derby | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 109 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Wichita | 775 cfs | → |
| Floodway At Arkansas R At Wichita | · | → |
| Ninnescah R Nr Peck | 248 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R Nr Maize | 232 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd #103 Scholfield-Bond Site.
Boat launches
- East 29th Street North Wichita
- West 55th Street South 1378, Wichita
- Old 82nd Road Winfield
- North Lake Road Winfield
- South Lake Road Winfield
Campgrounds
Track Frd #103 Scholfield-Bond Site 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 #103 Scholfield-Bond Site
Where does the data for Frd #103 Scholfield-Bond Site 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 #103 Scholfield-Bond Site.