Frd No 24 dam
Frd No 24
Frd No 24, located in Howard, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1979 for flood risk reduction purposes. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 1500 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 2428.2 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 4.48 square miles. The dam's spillway, with a width of 40 feet, is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 24 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agencies. Despite being in a moderate risk category, the dam is not currently rated for its condition. The dam does not have outlet gates, locks, or associated structures, and it has not undergone any significant modifications since its construction. While the emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam is considered to meet guidelines and have adequate emergency contacts.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frd No 24 offers an interesting case study in dam infrastructure and flood risk management in Kansas. The dam's design and construction by A&E and SCS, coupled with its regulatory oversight by the state, highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure to ensure public safety and mitigate potential hazards. As a key component of the local flood control system, Frd No 24 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from inundation and managing stormwater runoff effectively.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk R At Elk Falls | 16 cfs | → |
| Otter C At Climax | 8 cfs | → |
| Fall R At Fredonia | 28 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Altoona | 29 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 347 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 24.
Campgrounds
- Moline City Park
- Fall River State Park
- Rock Ridge Cove North - Fall River Lake
- Damsite - Fall River Lake
- White Hall Bay - Fall River Lake
- Quivira Scout Ranch
Fishing spots
- Butler State Lake
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Augusta City Lake
- Rose Hill - School St. Pond
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
- Mulvane-Cedar Brook Pond
More reservoirs
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 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.