Located in Cowley, Kansas, Frd No 14, also known as Timber Creek Watershed Dam 14, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the area.
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Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 31.7 feet, with a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 27 feet. It has a storage capacity of 776.4 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 1.56 square miles.
With a spillway width of 40 feet and a surface area of 13.4 acres, Frd No 14 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and has a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, a critical function in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters. Despite being non-federally owned, Frd No 14 plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region and underscores the importance of local infrastructure in climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
786 |
Dam Height |
31.7 |
River Or Stream |
TIMBER CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
1.56 |
Nid Storage |
776.4 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Walnut R At Winfield
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757cfs |
Arkansas R At Arkansas City
|
1110cfs |
Arkansas R At Derby
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464cfs |
Whitewater R At Towanda
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64cfs |
Elk R At Elk Falls
|
41cfs |
Arkansas R At Wichita
|
368cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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32
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30
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27
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Winfield City Lake
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