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Frd No 36, also known as Little Walnut Hickory WS Dam 36, is a local government-owned structure located in Douglass, Butler County, Kansas. Completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the South Branch Hickory Creek-TR. With a normal storage capacity of 36 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.31 square miles, Frd No 36 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Frd No 36 has been identified as having a moderate risk level, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and no outlet gates. While it has not been inspected recently, the Kansas Department of Agriculture regulates and inspects the dam, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for nearby communities. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Frd No 36 to be an essential part of the local infrastructure, contributing to flood risk reduction efforts and water management strategies in the area.
Year_Completed | 1968 |
Dam_Height | 28 |
River_Or_Stream | SOUTH BRANCH HICKORY CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 940 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 10.32 |
Hydraulic_Height | 25 |
Drainage_Area | 1.31 |
Nid_Storage | 520.23 |
Structural_Height | 28 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 28 |
ROCK C NR LOUISVILLE | 16cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 2270cfs |
LITTLE BLUE R AT HOLLENBERG | 90cfs |
L BLUE R NR BARNES | 113cfs |
MILL C AT WASHINGTON | 1cfs |
FANCY C AT WINKLER | 8cfs |
TURKEY C NR SENECA | 37cfs |