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FRD NO GS 11

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Spring Branch Walnut Creek
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Frd No Gs 11, also known as Walnut Creek Watershed Dam Gs 11, is a local government-owned structure in Padonia, Kansas, designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and has a storage capacity of 533.9 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Spring Branch Walnut Creek.

Situated in Brown County, Kansas, Frd No Gs 11 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential hazards, with a significant hazard potential rating and a satisfactory condition assessment. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam boasts a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2120 cubic feet per second, ensuring effective water management during high-flow events.

With a moderate risk assessment rating, regular inspections every 5 years, and state regulatory oversight by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No Gs 11 exemplifies responsible infrastructure management in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.

Year_Completed 1966
Dam_Height 47
River_Or_Stream SPRING BRANCH WALNUT CREEK
Dam_Length 770
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 4.5
Hydraulic_Height 45
Drainage_Area 1.5
Nid_Storage 533.9
Structural_Height 47
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Significant
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 47
       

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