Irrigation Pond dam
Irrigation Pond
Located in Crawford County, Kansas, the Irrigation Pond serves as a vital water resource for agricultural purposes in the area. Owned privately, this pond is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Completed in 2012, this earth dam structure has a height of 18.2 feet and a storage capacity of 258.97 acre-feet, providing irrigation water for a drainage area of 0.49 square miles.
With a surface area of 26.32 acres, the Irrigation Pond is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 50 feet, ensuring proper water flow during times of excess. Despite not having outlet gates, the pond is designed to effectively serve its primary purpose of irrigation, with a normal storage capacity of 116.42 acre-feet. The proximity to First Cow Creek-TR and the Kansas City District further highlights the significance of this water resource in the region.
Overall, the Irrigation Pond stands as a crucial infrastructure for water management in Franklin, Kansas, contributing to the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural operations in the area. As climate change continues to impact water availability, the maintenance and regulation of such irrigation ponds are essential for ensuring a stable and reliable water supply for farmers and the local community.
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 Irrigation Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Drywood Creek At Prairie State Park | · | → |
| Spring River Near Waco | 802 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Marmaton | 194 cfs | → |
| Lightning C Nr Mccune | 12 cfs | → |
| Marmaton R Nr Fort Scott | 127 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Parsons | 5,370 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Irrigation Pond.
Boat launches
- Southwest 50th Road Barton County
- Kansas Road Marmaton
- County Road 290 Carl Junction
- County Lane 251 7909, Jasper County
- West Atlantic Street 634, Nevada
Track Irrigation Pond 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 Irrigation Pond
Where does the data for Irrigation Pond 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 Irrigation Pond.