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Frd No Gs 28, also known as Walnut Creek Watershed Dam Gs 28, is a vital earth dam located in the city of PADONIA, Kansas. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a key component in flood risk reduction for the area. With a height of 30 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, Frd No Gs 28 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No Gs 28 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a critical piece of infrastructure for managing water resources in the region and mitigating the impact of potential flood events.
Located along the Spring Creek-TR river/stream, Frd No Gs 28 is operated by the local government and serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. With its moderate risk assessment rating, this earth dam stands as a symbol of the importance of proactive water resource management and climate resilience in the face of a changing environment.
Year_Completed | 1965 |
Dam_Height | 30 |
River_Or_Stream | SPRING CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 915 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 4.02 |
Hydraulic_Height | 27 |
Nid_Storage | 120 |
Structural_Height | 30 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 30 |
MARMATON R NR UNIONTOWN | 35cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 12cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 177cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 30cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 419cfs |
LABETTE C NR OSWEGO | 25cfs |