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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. 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_Height | 32 |
River_Or_Stream | KELLY BRANCH VERDIGRIS RIV-TR |
Dam_Length | 1100 |
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 FLORENCE | 58cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 29cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 1020cfs |
FALL R AT FREDONIA | 2600cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 185cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 217cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR ALTOONA | 4850cfs |