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Frd No 14, also known as Little Delaware Mission WS Dam 14, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Muscotah, Atchison, Kansas. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam was completed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 735 feet, Frd No 14 plays a crucial role in managing water flow along Grasshopper Creek-TR, with a drainage area of 0.13 square miles.
This buttress-type dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition. While it has a normal storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, it can hold up to 175 acre-feet of water in case of flooding. Despite not having a spillway, Frd No 14 has a spillway width of 40 feet to safely release excess water. With no associated structures and no recent inspection data available, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of mitigating flood risks in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Frd No 14 to be an intriguing example of local government infrastructure designed to protect against flooding in Atchison, Kansas. Its historical construction by the USDA NRCS and ongoing regulation by the Kansas Department of Agriculture highlight the collaborative efforts needed to manage water resources effectively. As a key component of the flood risk reduction strategy in the area, Frd No 14 demonstrates the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to ensure their continued effectiveness in safeguarding communities and the environment from potential water-related hazards.
Year_Completed | 1969 |
Dam_Height | 27 |
River_Or_Stream | GRASSHOPPER CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 735 |
Hydraulic_Height | 27 |
Drainage_Area | 0.13 |
Nid_Storage | 175 |
Structural_Height | 29 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 29 |
WEST FORK DITCH AT HORNICK | 80cfs |
NORTH RACCOON RIVER NEAR SAC CITY | 483cfs |
MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLETON | 502cfs |
MONONA-HARRISON DITCH NEAR TURIN | 177cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT DECATUR | 28300cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT NEBRASKA CITY | 36300cfs |
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR TURIN | 996cfs |