Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 dam
Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41
Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41, located in Woodson County, Kansas, stands as a crucial earth dam designed for flood risk reduction along the Turkey Creek. Built in 1979, this dam boasts a height of 43 feet and a storage capacity of 3140 acre-feet, serving as a vital defense against potential flooding events in the region. Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam plays a significant role in safeguarding the surrounding areas from the impacts of extreme weather conditions.
With its primary purpose focused on flood risk reduction, Edwards Flood Prevention Dam is a testament to the proactive measures taken to protect communities in Kansas from potential disasters. The dam's structural design, featuring a buttress core type, emphasizes durability and reliability in managing water flow during periods of heightened hydraulic stress. Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk level, the dam's presence serves as a critical asset for the region's overall water resource management strategy.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the state of Edwards Flood Prevention Dam, its role in mitigating flood risks remains paramount. With a strategic location along the Turkey Creek and a history of effective operation since its completion, this earth dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government entities and regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding communities in the face of potential 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 Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Verdigris R Nr Virgil | 285 cfs | → |
| Neosho R At Burlington | 452 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Iola | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Otter C At Climax | 22 cfs | → |
| Fall R At Fredonia | 106 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R Nr Altoona | 211 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41.
Track Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 in the Snoflo app
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About Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41
Where does the data for Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41 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 Undetermined 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 Edwards Flood Prevention Dam (Rc&D) Site No. 41.