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Frd No 33, also known as Little Walnut Hickory WS Dam 32, is a flood risk reduction dam located in Douglass, Kansas. Owned by the local government, this structure was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1967. With a dam height of 19.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 17 feet, Frd No 33 serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the North Branch Hickory Creek-TR river or stream.
This earth dam has a storage capacity of 359.41 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 20.46 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7.33 acres. While it has a low hazard potential, the condition of Frd No 33 is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in November 2016. The dam's moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
With its strategic location and vital role in flood control, Frd No 33 stands as a key infrastructure asset in Butler County, Kansas. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering feats behind this dam, as well as the ongoing efforts to manage its risk and ensure its functionality for the community's safety and well-being.
Year_Completed | 1967 |
Dam_Height | 19.2 |
River_Or_Stream | NORTH BRANCH HICKORY CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1500 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.33 |
Hydraulic_Height | 17 |
Drainage_Area | 0.77 |
Nid_Storage | 359.41 |
Structural_Height | 23 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 23 |
BIG BLUE R AT MARYSVILLE | 206cfs |
REPUBLICAN R AT CLAY CENTER | 302cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 33cfs |
FANCY C AT WINKLER | 8cfs |
MILL C AT WASHINGTON | 50cfs |
L BLUE R NR BARNES | 255cfs |
ROCK C NR LOUISVILLE | 16cfs |