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Frd No 4-6, also known as Muddy Creek Watershed Dam 4 6, is a local government-owned structure located in Winfield, Kansas. Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Muddy Creek, with a hydraulic height of 45 feet and a structural height of 54 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 10,825 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 93.1 acres, impacting a drainage area of 29.55 square miles.
With a spillway width of 400 feet and a high hazard potential, Frd No 4-6 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections every three years. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, but it is categorized as having a moderate risk level. While the dam does not have any associated locks or outlet gates, it plays a critical role in managing flood risks in the region and offers recreational opportunities for the local community. As a significant water resource infrastructure in Butler County, Frd No 4-6 highlights the importance of effective dam management and climate resilience measures in safeguarding our water resources for the future.
Year_Completed | 1967 |
Dam_Height | 45 |
River_Or_Stream | MUDDY CREEK |
Dam_Length | 3400 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 93.1 |
Hydraulic_Height | 45 |
Drainage_Area | 29.55 |
Nid_Storage | 10825 |
Structural_Height | 54 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 54 |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 18cfs |
L ARKANSAS R NR SEDGWICK | 11cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT WICHITA | 33cfs |
COWSKIN C AT 119TH ST AT WICHITA | 1cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 17cfs |
FLOODWAY AT ARKANSAS R AT WICHITA | 20cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 39cfs |