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Frd No 4, also known as Silver Creek Watershed Dam 4, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Silver Creek. With a height of 37 feet and a hydraulic height of 34 feet, Frd No 4 has a storage capacity of 953 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10.68 acres.
The dam, designed with a buttress core type, has a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 700 cubic feet per second. While it is uncontrolled, the dam's hazard potential is classified as significant, with a moderate risk level. Even though the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is regularly inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, with the last inspection conducted in January 2017.
Located in Chase County, Kansas, Frd No 4 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of such infrastructure in safeguarding communities and the environment from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year_Completed | 1965 |
Dam_Height | 37 |
River_Or_Stream | SILVER CREEK |
Dam_Length | 800 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 10.68 |
Hydraulic_Height | 34 |
Drainage_Area | 2.34 |
Nid_Storage | 953 |
Structural_Height | 37 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 37 |
BLACK BEAR CREEK AT PAWNEE | 55cfs |
NEOSHO R NR AMERICUS | 45cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR PLYMOUTH | 248cfs |
SOLOMON R AT NILES | 46cfs |
GYPSUM C NR GYPSUM | 6cfs |
BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN | 209cfs |
N COTTONWOOD R BL MARION LK | 2cfs |