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Frd No 3, also known as Rock Creek Watershed Dam 3, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Butler County, Kansas. Constructed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 28 feet in height and spans a length of 2370 feet, with a storage capacity of 820 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, serving as a critical infrastructure to protect local communities from potential water-related disasters.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 3 is in a low hazard potential category with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, ensuring proper water discharge during heavy rainfall events. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the structure remains a key component in the water resource management system in the area, providing necessary protection and support to the surrounding environment and community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frd No 3 serves as a prime example of sustainable infrastructure development and management in the face of changing climate patterns and water-related challenges.
Year_Completed | 1972 |
Dam_Height | 28 |
River_Or_Stream | ROCK CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 2370 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 31.82 |
Hydraulic_Height | 25 |
Drainage_Area | 2.2 |
Nid_Storage | 820 |
Structural_Height | 28 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 28 |
ARKANSAS R NR MAIZE | 67cfs |
L ARKANSAS R AT HWY 50 NR HALSTEAD | 2cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 52cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT WICHITA | 27cfs |
WALNUT R AT WINFIELD | 119cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |
WHITEWATER R AT TOWANDA | 39cfs |