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Frd No 9-2, also known as Upper Verdigris Watershed Dam 9-2, is a local government-owned structure located in Virgil, Kansas, within the Greenwood County. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 41 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the Halderman Creek-TR watershed. With a storage capacity of 1750 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.91 square miles, Frd No 9-2 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Frd No 9-2 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for proactive risk management measures. Although the last inspection was conducted in 2010, the condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction and water resource management. With a spillway width of 120 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2070 cubic feet per second, Frd No 9-2 remains a critical infrastructure in safeguarding the local community against potential flood events.
Year_Completed | 1965 |
Dam_Height | 41 |
River_Or_Stream | HALDERMAN CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1100 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 43.7 |
Hydraulic_Height | 38 |
Drainage_Area | 6.91 |
Nid_Storage | 1750 |
Structural_Height | 41 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 41 |
DEEP FORK NEAR BEGGS | 3480cfs |
ARKANSAS RIVER AT TULSA | 10600cfs |
BIRD CREEK NEAR OWASSO | 898cfs |
VERDIGRIS RIVER NEAR CLAREMORE | 1740cfs |
BIRD CREEK NEAR SPERRY | 605cfs |
FLAT ROCK CREEK AT CINCINNATI AVE AT TULSA | 6cfs |
COAL CREEK AT TULSA | 20cfs |