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FRD NO 1

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Amazon Ditch-Tr
May 2, 2025


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Frd No 1, also known as Lakin Watershed Dam Number 1, is a local government-owned structure located in Kearny, Kansas. Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Amazon Ditch-TR river or stream. With a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 31 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 778.59 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9.09 acres.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is considered moderate. The dam has a spillway width of 130 feet and is uncontrolled in nature. The last inspection of Frd No 1 was conducted in April 2016, and its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." The dam does not have outlet gates and is not associated with any other structures.

Overall, Frd No 1 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area and is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. With its strategic location and design features, this dam serves as a key component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Kearny County, Kansas.

Year_Completed 1969
Dam_Height 31
River_Or_Stream AMAZON DITCH-TR
Dam_Length 1870
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 9.09
Hydraulic_Height 28
Drainage_Area 1.05
Nid_Storage 778.59
Structural_Height 31
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 31
       

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