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Frd No 15-17, also known as Twin Caney Watershed Dam 15 17, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Caney, Kansas. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 37 feet with a hydraulic height of 34 feet. It has a capacity to store 340 acre-feet of water, with a normal storage level of 31 acre-feet.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 15-17 plays a crucial role in managing the flow of Fly Creek-TR. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated", this dam provides essential protection to the surrounding area during periods of heavy rainfall and potential flooding events. Despite its age, Frd No 15-17 continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively, showcasing the importance of proper infrastructure in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Year_Completed | 1965 |
Dam_Height | 37 |
River_Or_Stream | FLY CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 655 |
Hydraulic_Height | 34 |
Nid_Storage | 340 |
Structural_Height | 37 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 37 |
HOMINY CREEK NEAR HOMINY | 2cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 12cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 30cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 177cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 419cfs |
BIRD CREEK AT AVANT | 127cfs |
ELK R AT ELK FALLS | 69cfs |