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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. 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_Height | 31.7 |
River_Or_Stream | TIMBER CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 786 |
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 |
ROCK C NR LOUISVILLE | 16cfs |
BIG BLUE R NR MANHATTAN | 209cfs |
BLACK VERMILLION R NR FRANKFORT | 65cfs |
REPUBLICAN R AT CLAY CENTER | 65cfs |
FANCY C AT WINKLER | 8cfs |
N COTTONWOOD R BL MARION LK | 3cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 50cfs |