Frd No 83 dam
Frd No 83
Frd No 83, located in Vliets, Kansas, is a vital infrastructure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along the North Fork Black Vermillion River. Built in 1979 by the USDA - SCS and USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22.9 feet and spans a length of 710 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.31 square miles, Frd No 83 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and minimizing flood risks in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Frd No 83 is categorized as having a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and no outlet gates. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, Frd No 83 serves as a valuable asset for water resource management in Marshall County, Kansas. With its primary purpose focused on flood risk reduction, this structure demonstrates the importance of sustainable infrastructure in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
As a key component of the local government's flood risk reduction strategy, Frd No 83 showcases the collaborative efforts of various agencies, including the Natural Resources Conservation Service. While it lacks certain regulatory oversight and inspection protocols, this earth dam continues to fulfill its intended purpose of protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. Moving forward, continued investment and monitoring will be essential to ensure the long-term resilience and effectiveness of Frd No 83 in safeguarding the community against future flooding events.
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 83 -- 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 | → |
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 862 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 389 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 83.
Boat launches
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
- Burchard Lake Wma
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Pony Creek Boat Ramp
- Kirkmans Cove Lake
Campgrounds
- Centralia Lake
- Marysville City Park
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
- Blue Rapids/Riverside City Park
- Sabetha Lake
- Burchard Lake State Wildlife Area
More reservoirs
Track Frd No 83 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 83
Where does the data for Frd No 83 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 83.