Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the North Branch Wakarusa River. With a height of 41 feet and a hydraulic height of 38 feet, Frd No 10 has a storage capacity of 2303 acre-feet, helping to mitigate potential flooding in the area.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 10 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its structural integrity and functionality. The dam is classified as a buttress type with a length of 1800 feet and a spillway width of 300 feet. Despite having a low hazard potential, Frd No 10 has not been rated for its condition assessment, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its flood risk reduction capabilities. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the vital role that Frd No 10 plays in protecting the surrounding community from potential flood events in the region.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
1800 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH BRANCH WAKARUSA RIVER-TR |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
2303 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
41 |
Wakarusa R Nr Richland
|
4cfs |
Soldier C Nr Topeka
|
3cfs |
Kansas R At Topeka
|
1660cfs |
Dragoon C Nr Burlingame
|
7cfs |
Mill C Nr Paxico
|
44cfs |
Soldier C Nr Delia
|
3cfs |