Frd No 36r dam
Frd No 36r
Located in the heart of Vermillion, Kansas, Frd No 36r is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Vermillion River. Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at an impressive height of 26.2 feet, with a length of 470 feet, and a storage capacity of 86.5 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and with no state regulation, Frd No 36r serves as a testament to the collaboration between federal agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, the dam also provides a surface area of 3.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.25 square miles. With a moderate risk assessment rating, Frd No 36r remains a key component in the region's water resource and climate resilience strategy.
Ensuring the safety of the community, Frd No 36r has not been rated for its condition assessment, yet it continues to fulfill its intended function without any reported issues. With no emergency action plan in place, the dam's risk management measures are currently unspecified. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Frd No 36r is essential in appreciating the efforts made to safeguard communities against natural disasters.
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 36r -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 99 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 76 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 933 cfs | → |
| Vermillion C Nr Wamego | 21 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 862 cfs | → |
| Rock C Nr Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 36r.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Centralia Lake
- Sabetha Lake
- Blue Rapids/Riverside City Park
- Marysville City Park
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
- Oregon Trail Rv Park
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 36r 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 36r
Where does the data for Frd No 36r 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 36r.