Summary
Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35.2 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction on the White Clay Creek-TR river. With a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet and a normal storage of 23 acre-feet, Frd No 16 covers a surface area of 4.2 acres and has a drainage area of 0.1 square miles.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Frd No 16 poses a high hazard potential, requiring regular inspections every three years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a hydraulic height of 36 feet and a structural height of 40 feet, with a spillway width of 30 feet to manage a maximum discharge of 1000 cubic feet per second. The dam has no outlet gates and is designed as a buttress core type structure with unlisted/unknown foundations.
Situated within the Rock Island District, Frd No 16 plays a crucial role in mitigating flooding risks in the area and is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. With its strategic location and significant impact on the local water resources, Frd No 16 stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in the region's water management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
35.2 |
River Or Stream |
WHITE CLAY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
36 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
135 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Stranger C Nr Potter
|
199cfs |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
29cfs |
Missouri River At St. Joseph
|
23600cfs |
Platte River At Sharps Station
|
62cfs |
Platte River Near Agency
|
59cfs |
Stranger C Nr Tonganoxie
|
13cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Frd No 16