Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek) dam
Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek)
Frd No 10, situated in Lincoln County, Kansas, plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the South Branch Spillman Creek. This earth dam, with a height of 38 feet and a length of 1200 feet, serves as a vital structure in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to ensure its functionality and effectiveness.
With a storage capacity of 3674 acre-feet and a drainage area of 14.08 square miles, Frd No 10 is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 7141 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway, with a width of 200 feet, helps control the flow of water during high-water events. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, indicating the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate any potential threats.
Overall, Frd No 10 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, showcasing the collaborative efforts between local and state agencies to protect the community from the impacts of extreme weather events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and functionality of structures like Frd No 10 is essential in promoting sustainable water management practices and resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 10 (Spillman Creek) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline R At Wilson Dam | 15 cfs | → |
| Sf Solomon R At Osborne | 4 cfs | → |
| Solomon R Nr Glen Elder | 14 cfs | → |
| Paradise C Nr Paradise | 0 cfs | → |
| Solomon R At Beloit | 18 cfs | → |
| Saline R Nr Russell | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek).
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Cheraw State Park
- Woodrun
- Yates Place Camp
- H. Cooper Black
- Sugarloaf Mountain Rec Area - Sand Hills State Forest
- Morrow Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Baldwins Pond
- Arrowhead Lake
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Big Branch
Track Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek) 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 10 (Spillman Creek)
Where does the data for Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek) 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 10 (Spillman Creek).