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Frd No 8, also known as Frog Creek Watershed Dam 8, is a local government-owned structure in Coffey County, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Frog Creek-TR. With a storage capacity of 860.96 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.7 square miles, Frd No 8 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Frd No 8 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The dam has a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 190 cubic feet per second, allowing for controlled release of excess water during heavy rainfall events. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk assessment for Frd No 8 is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Year_Completed | 1967 |
Dam_Height | 27 |
River_Or_Stream | FROG CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1360 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.51 |
Hydraulic_Height | 24 |
Drainage_Area | 1.7 |
Nid_Storage | 860.96 |
Structural_Height | 27 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 27 |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 430cfs |
LABETTE C NR OSWEGO | 19cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 27cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 438cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 173cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 13cfs |