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FRD NO 3

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam White Clay Creek-Tr
April 8, 2025


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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
       

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