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Frd No 3, also known as City of Atchison Dam 3, is a local government-owned structure located in Atchison, Kansas. This dam, designed by USDA NRCS, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the White Clay Creek-TR. Completed in 1962, Frd No 3 stands at a height of 43.8 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 22.5 acre-feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. It covers a surface area of 3.3 acres and has a drainage area of 0.12 square miles.
With a high hazard potential, Frd No 3 has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of its last inspection in April 2019. The dam is state-regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring that it meets all necessary safety and operational guidelines. Despite its age, Frd No 3 continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Frd No 3 to be an interesting case study in dam management and flood prevention efforts in the state of Kansas.
Year_Completed | 1962 |
Dam_Height | 43.8 |
River_Or_Stream | WHITE CLAY CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 600 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3.3 |
Hydraulic_Height | 47 |
Drainage_Area | 0.12 |
Nid_Storage | 138 |
Structural_Height | 52 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 52 |
BIG BULL C NR HILLSDALE | 11cfs |
MARAIS DES CYGNES R NR OTTAWA | 197cfs |
KILL C AT 95 ST NR DESOTO | 11cfs |
CEDAR C NR DESOTO | 38cfs |
BLUE RIVER AT KANSAS CITY | 113cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C AT LANE | 116cfs |
KANSAS R AT DESOTO | 4920cfs |