SNOFLO


FRD NO 6

RESERVOIR LEVELS
Unlisted/Unknown Dam Chigger Creek
May 3, 2025


45°F

Tonight

74°F

Sunday

7mph

Windspeed

43%

Humidity

Frd No 6, also known as Rock Creek Watershed Dam 6, is a local government-owned structure located in Butler County, Kansas. Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, and providing a stock or small fish pond. With a height of 32.7 feet and a length of 1700 feet, Frd No 6 has a storage capacity of 2690.6 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 32.5 acres.

Situated on Chigger Creek, Frd No 6 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the structure meets guidelines for emergency action plans, although specific details such as the last revision date or inundation maps are not provided in the data.

Overall, Frd No 6 plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, providing flood protection and supporting local ecosystems. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience can appreciate the importance of structures like Frd No 6 in safeguarding communities and the environment from the impacts of extreme weather events.

Year_Completed 1971
Dam_Height 32.7
River_Or_Stream CHIGGER CREEK
Dam_Length 1700
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 32.5
Hydraulic_Height 32
Drainage_Area 6.67
Nid_Storage 2690.6
Structural_Height 35
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 35
       

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