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Frd No E-12, also known as Fall River Watershed Dam E-12, is a significant earth dam located in Eureka, Kansas, within the East Branch Fall River-TR. Constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the region. Standing at a height of 38 feet with a hydraulic height of 35 feet, it has a length of 1415 feet and a storage capacity of 1154.55 acre-feet, providing vital protection to the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government, the Frd No E-12 dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the community. Its uncontrolled spillway and lack of outlet gates highlight its simple yet effective design that has served the region for decades.
Located in Greenwood County, Kansas, Frd No E-12 is a key infrastructure in the area's water resource management strategy. Its design by the USDA NRCS and ownership by the local government underscore the collaborative efforts to safeguard the community from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and purposeful construction, Frd No E-12 stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction measures in the region.
Year_Completed | 1966 |
Dam_Height | 38 |
River_Or_Stream | EAST BRANCH FALL RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 1415 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 10.45 |
Hydraulic_Height | 35 |
Drainage_Area | 1.88 |
Nid_Storage | 1154.55 |
Structural_Height | 38 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 38 |
TURKEY C NR SENECA | 10cfs |
TURKEY CREEK NEAR DE WITT | 9cfs |
LITTLE BLUE R AT HOLLENBERG | 71cfs |
L BLUE R NR BARNES | 109cfs |
BIG BLUE R AT MARYSVILLE | 260cfs |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 37cfs |
LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER AT AUBURN | 72cfs |