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Flanders Dam, located in Grantville, Kansas, along Tr- Muddy Creek, was completed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure in the region. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a length of 480 feet, providing a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates to manage maximum discharge of 799 cubic feet per second during high-water events.
Despite its age, the condition of Flanders Dam is currently assessed as not available, with no recent inspections reported. The dam's purpose of flood risk reduction remains its primary focus, although it also serves other purposes. While the risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not provided, the dam is considered to meet guidelines for emergency preparedness. Overall, Flanders Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the community.
Year_Completed | 1961 |
Dam_Height | 28 |
River_Or_Stream | Tr- Muddy Creek |
Dam_Length | 480 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Drainage_Area | 0.12 |
Nid_Storage | 54 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 28 |
LABETTE C NR OSWEGO | 25cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
MARMATON R NR UNIONTOWN | 35cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 419cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 12cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 30cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 177cfs |