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Frd No 15, also known as the Little Delaware Mission WS Dam 15, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Muscotah, Kansas. Built in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 27 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 28 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 142.8 acre-feet, Frd No 15 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 15 is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level. Despite not being currently rated for its condition, this structure serves as an important asset for flood control in the region. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, its presence is vital for mitigating potential flood risks in the area.
Situated on Clear Creek-TR, Frd No 15 covers a surface area of 5.12 acres and has a drainage area of 0.33 square miles. With a spillway width of 40 feet and no outlet gates, this dam relies on its uncontrolled spillway type for managing water flow. Overall, Frd No 15 stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year_Completed | 1969 |
Dam_Height | 30 |
River_Or_Stream | CLEAR CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 825 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5.12 |
Hydraulic_Height | 27 |
Drainage_Area | 0.33 |
Nid_Storage | 142.8 |
Structural_Height | 30 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 30 |
LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER AT AUBURN | 107cfs |
DELAWARE R NR MUSCOTAH | 1830cfs |
ONE HUNDRED AND TWO RIVER AT MARYVILLE | 1780cfs |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 56cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR GRAHAM | 732cfs |
TARKIO RIVER AT FAIRFAX MO | 266cfs |
BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT FALLS CITY | 2130cfs |