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FRD NO 5-11

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Middle Caney Creek-Tr
April 3, 2025


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Frd No 5-11, also known as Twin Caney Watershed Dam 5 11, is a local government-owned dam located in Chautauqua County, Kansas. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Middle Caney Creek. With a storage capacity of 866.09 acre-feet, this dam plays a critical role in mitigating flood hazards in the region.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 5-11 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 80 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1420 cubic feet per second. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is inspected, permitted, and regulated by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and continued functionality in flood risk management.

Located in the city of Peru, Frd No 5-11 is a key component of the flood control infrastructure in the area. With its strategic design by the USDA NRCS, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to safeguard water resources and communities from the impacts of extreme weather events, highlighting the importance of effective water resource and climate management practices in a changing environment.

Year_Completed 1965
Dam_Height 29
River_Or_Stream MIDDLE CANEY CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 835
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 10.79
Hydraulic_Height 26
Drainage_Area 2.16
Nid_Storage 866.09
Structural_Height 29
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 29
       

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