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Frd No 1, also known as Rock Creek Watershed Dam 1, is a crucial component of flood risk reduction in Butler County, Kansas. Constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 1270 feet. With a storage capacity of 662.52 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 24 feet, Frd No 1 helps to mitigate potential flooding in the Rock Creek-TR watershed.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 1 is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. Despite being last inspected in 1979, Frd No 1 continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, showcasing the importance of proper infrastructure for water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year_Completed | 1966 |
Dam_Height | 27 |
River_Or_Stream | ROCK CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1270 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 8.88 |
Hydraulic_Height | 22 |
Drainage_Area | 1.16 |
Nid_Storage | 662.52 |
Structural_Height | 27 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 27 |
COAL CREEK AT TULSA | 53cfs |
JOE CREEK AT 61ST ST AT TULSA | 43cfs |
NORTH CANADIAN RIVER NEAR WETUMKA | 21000cfs |
LITTLE RIVER BLW LK THUNDERBIRD NR NORMAN | 1cfs |
FLAT ROCK CREEK AT CINCINNATI AVE AT TULSA | 67cfs |
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR RIPLEY | 18100cfs |
NORTH CANADIAN RIVER NEAR HARRAH | 10100cfs |