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FRD NO 7-7

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Holderman Creek
April 1, 2025


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Frd No 7-7, also known as Upper Verdigris Watershed Dam 7-7, is a significant earth dam located in Virgil, Kansas, within the Greenwood County. Constructed in 1963 by USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Holderman Creek. With a dam height of 39 feet and a hydraulic height of 36 feet, Frd No 7-7 has a storage capacity of 985 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.13 square miles.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's structure consists of a buttress core type with an uncontrolled spillway that is 40 feet wide. Despite not having any outlet gates, Frd No 7-7 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the region.

With its strategic location and design, Frd No 7-7 showcases the importance of effective water resource management in mitigating climate-related risks. As an essential infrastructure in the Upper Verdigris Watershed, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal entities like the Natural Resources Conservation Service in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from potential water-related hazards.

Year_Completed 1963
Dam_Height 39
River_Or_Stream HOLDERMAN CREEK
Dam_Length 1000
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 29.95
Hydraulic_Height 36
Drainage_Area 4.13
Nid_Storage 985
Structural_Height 39
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 39
       



       

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