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Frd No Gs 2, also known as Walnut Creek Watershed Dam Gs 2, is a crucial structure owned by the local government in Brown, Kansas. This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS, was completed in 1966 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Walnut Creek-TR river or stream. With a height of 34 feet and a storage capacity of 170.57 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Situated in Reserve, Kansas, Frd No Gs 2 spans 670 feet in length and has a spillway width of 40 feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, it is state regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's normal storage capacity of 37 acre-feet helps in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation during extreme weather events.
Although the condition assessment of Frd No Gs 2 is currently not rated, its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With its location in the Walnut Creek Watershed, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region, underlining the importance of maintaining and regulating such structures for the community's safety and well-being.
Year_Completed | 1966 |
Dam_Height | 34 |
River_Or_Stream | WALNUT CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 670 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5.51 |
Hydraulic_Height | 31 |
Drainage_Area | 0.7 |
Nid_Storage | 170.57 |
Structural_Height | 34 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 34 |
VERDIGRIS R NR ALTOONA | 4850cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 185cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 9420cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 1020cfs |
MARMATON R NR UNIONTOWN | 4190cfs |
FALL R AT FREDONIA | 2600cfs |