Frd No 15, also known as Upper Black Vermillion WS Dam 15, is a local government-owned structure in Vliets, Kansas, designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
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Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a length of 915 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the Black Vermillion River-TR with a drainage area of 0.7 square miles and a storage capacity of 342.6 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Frd No 15 has not been formally rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and a surface area of 11.65 acres. Despite not having outlet gates, the structure has a normal storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 342.6 acre-feet. This dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region and is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
915 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
BLACK VERMILLION RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.65 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.7 |
Nid Storage |
342.6 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort
|
45cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
166cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
15cfs |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
|
131cfs |
L Blue R Nr Barnes
|
101cfs |
Vermillion C Nr Wamego
|
8cfs |