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FRD NO 6-3

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Kelly Branch Verdigris Riv-Tr
April 21, 2025


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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
       

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