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FRD NO 28

RESERVOIR LEVELS
Unlisted/Unknown Dam Dutch Creek-Tr
April 15, 2025


38°F

Overnight

67°F

Tuesday

8mph

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56%

Humidity

Frd No 28, also known as Timber Creek Watershed Dam 28, is a crucial water resource infrastructure located in Cowley, Kansas. Constructed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the Dutch Creek-TR watershed. With a storage capacity of 924.36 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 90 feet, Frd No 28 plays a vital role in managing water flow in the region.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 28 is designated as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's spillway, with a width of 40 feet, is uncontrolled and designed to handle potential overflow during heavy rainfall events. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, regular inspections and enforcement ensure its safe operation and maintenance for the surrounding community.

Located in Winfield, Kansas, Frd No 28 is a key component of the flood control system in the area, providing essential protection against potential water-related disasters. As a part of the larger water resource management network, this dam exemplifies the importance of infrastructure for climate resilience and sustainable water resource utilization in the region.

Year_Completed 1974
Dam_Height 42
River_Or_Stream DUTCH CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 1200
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 1532
Hydraulic_Height 30
Drainage_Area 1.56
Nid_Storage 924.36
Structural_Height 42
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 42
       

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