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Located in Kearny, Kansas, Frd No 2, also known as Lakin Watershed Dam 2, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 37.4 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 2188 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.67 square miles. The dam, with a spillway width of 320 feet, plays a vital role in managing the flow of the Amazon Ditch-TR river or stream during times of high discharge events.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 2 has a hazard potential classified as high, with a fair condition assessment. Despite being a high-risk structure, it meets moderate risk management measures, as per the data updated in May 2021. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam is a key component in the water resource infrastructure of the region, ensuring the safety of residents in Lakin and its surrounding areas. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frd No 2 serves as a prime example of effective flood risk reduction through sound engineering and management practices.
Year_Completed | 1968 |
Dam_Height | 37.4 |
River_Or_Stream | AMAZON DITCH-TR |
Dam_Length | 1952 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 20.1 |
Hydraulic_Height | 36 |
Drainage_Area | 5.67 |
Nid_Storage | 2188 |
Structural_Height | 39 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 39 |
ARKANSAS R AT DEERFIELD | 82cfs |
SOUTHSIDE DITCH NR LAKIN | 4cfs |
AMAZON GREAT EASTERN DITCH NR LAKIN | 78cfs |
FARMERS DITCH NR DEERFIELD | 37cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT KENDALL | 158cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT SYRACUSE | 155cfs |