Frd No 6-3, also known as Upper Verdigris WS Dam 6 3, is a local government-owned dam located in Madison, Lyon County, Kansas.
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Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans a length of 1100 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 825.46 acre-feet.
Situated on the Kelly Branch of the Verdigris River, Frd No 6-3 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and falls under the jurisdiction of the state. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been assigned a DSAC date and lacks updated emergency action plans and inundation maps. Overall, Frd No 6-3 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk mitigation in the region, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
KELLY BRANCH VERDIGRIS RIV-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.18 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
1.14 |
Nid Storage |
825.46 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
|
898cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Virgil
|
183cfs |
Neosho R Nr Americus
|
75cfs |
Neosho R At Burlington
|
2740cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Reading
|
10cfs |
Otter C At Climax
|
22cfs |