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Frd No 24, also known as Little Walnut Hickory WS Dam 24, is a flood risk reduction dam located in Butler County, Kansas. Owned by the local government, this dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1968. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, making it a crucial structure for managing water resources in the area.
With a height of 26 feet and a length of 775 feet, Frd No 24 has a storage capacity of 466.2 acre-feet and a normal storage of 25.5 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and is classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, Frd No 24 plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
Located along the Hickory Creek-TR river or stream, Frd No 24 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes state inspections and enforcement. While it does not have any associated structures or outlet gates, this earth dam with a buttress core type remains a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year_Completed | 1968 |
Dam_Height | 26 |
River_Or_Stream | HICKORY CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 775 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.54 |
Hydraulic_Height | 23 |
Nid_Storage | 466.2 |
Structural_Height | 26 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 26 |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 52cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT WICHITA | 27cfs |
WALNUT R AT WINFIELD | 119cfs |
ARKANSAS R NR MAIZE | 67cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |
WHITEWATER R AT TOWANDA | 39cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 27cfs |