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Frd No 11-2, also known as Upper Verdigris Watershed Dam 11-2, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Virgil, Kansas, within the Greenwood County. Built in 1965 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a hydraulic height of 29 feet, designed in a buttress core type. With a capacity to store 1180 acre-feet of water, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Van Horner Creek.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 11-2 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment. The dam features a spillway width of 65 feet and has no outlet gates. While the structure has not undergone any recent inspection, it remains a crucial component in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential floods, with a maximum discharge capacity of 860 cubic feet per second.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Frd No 11-2 to be an essential infrastructure in the Upper Verdigris Watershed, contributing to flood risk reduction efforts in the region. With its historical significance and critical role in protecting the local community, this dam exemplifies the collaboration between various agencies to ensure the safety and resilience of the area against natural disasters. As a key feature along the Van Horner Creek, Frd No 11-2 stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate adaptation strategies in Kansas.
Year_Completed | 1965 |
Dam_Height | 32 |
River_Or_Stream | VAN HORNER CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1350 |
Hydraulic_Height | 29 |
Nid_Storage | 1180 |
Structural_Height | 32 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 32 |
FALL R AT FREDONIA | 2600cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR ALTOONA | 4850cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 16300cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 1020cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 185cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 9420cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 217cfs |