Frd No E-6, also known as Fall River Watershed Dam E-6, is a crucial structure located in Lapland, Greenwood County, Kansas.
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Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the East Branch Fall River-TR. Completed in 1965, it has a storage capacity of 990 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12.47 acres, with a drainage area of 2.74 square miles.
Designed by the USDA NRCS, Frd No E-6 is classified as a buttress dam with an uncontrolled spillway width of 40 feet. Although its hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. Despite not being inspected since June 1979, this structure continues to play a vital role in managing water resources in the region. With a moderate risk level and no specific risk management measures listed, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and future maintenance of Frd No E-6 to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
EAST BRANCH FALL RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.47 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Drainage Area |
2.74 |
Nid Storage |
990 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
44 |
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