Frd No 2-30, also known as Twin Caney Watershed Dam 2 30, is a local government-owned structure located in Niotaze, Kansas.
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This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1966, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Lake Creek. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 1900 feet, Frd No 2-30 has a capacity of 934.25 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.11 square miles.
This dam, regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and inspected annually, has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. With a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 400 cfs, Frd No 2-30 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the area. Despite its condition being currently unrated, this dam continues to provide important flood risk reduction benefits to the surrounding community.
Located in Chautauqua County, Frd No 2-30 is a key infrastructure asset for water resource management in the region. With its design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and adherence to state regulations, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive measures in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of nearby residents.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1900 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
LAKE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20.91 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
2.11 |
Nid Storage |
934.25 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Caney R Nr Elgin
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37cfs |
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
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63cfs |
Verdigris R At Independence
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640cfs |
Elk R At Elk Falls
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33cfs |
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
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695cfs |
Verdigris River Near Lenapah
|
728cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sedan City Park
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Wah - Sha - She State Park
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Caney Bend
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Post Oak Park - Copan Lake
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Washington Cove - Copan Lake
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