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Frd No 12, also known as City of Atchison Dam 12, is a local government-owned structure located in Atchison, Kansas. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 42 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the White Clay Creek-TR stream. With a storage capacity of 288 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.29 square miles, Frd No 12 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 12 is inspected every three years to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With a high hazard potential and a condition assessment currently marked as "Not Rated," this dam remains a critical infrastructure in the region. Despite lacking an Emergency Action Plan and other risk management measures, Frd No 12 continues to safeguard the community of Atchison from the threat of floods, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resource infrastructure in the face of climate change challenges.
Year_Completed | 1964 |
Dam_Height | 42 |
River_Or_Stream | WHITE CLAY CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 750 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5.49 |
Hydraulic_Height | 43 |
Drainage_Area | 0.29 |
Nid_Storage | 288 |
Structural_Height | 46 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 46 |
NORTH RACCOON RIVER NEAR SAC CITY | 352cfs |
MARAIS DES CYGNES R NR KS-MO ST LINE | 414cfs |
L OSAGE R AT FULTON | 57cfs |
MARAIS DES CYGNES R AT LA CYGNE | 272cfs |
MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLETON | 392cfs |
MARMATON R NR MARMATON | 194cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 438cfs |