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Andale Frd No A-2 is a vital structure in Sedgwick, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 17.6 feet, with a hydraulic height of 21 feet, and a structural height of 24 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a storage capacity of 407.2 acre-feet, with normal storage at 33.9 acre-feet.
Located in Andale, the dam covers a surface area of 9.97 acres and has a drainage area of 0.79 square miles. With a maximum discharge of 2400 cubic feet per second, the dam's uncontrolled spillway is 144 feet wide. Despite being assessed as in fair condition, the dam poses a high hazard potential and undergoes inspections every three years. With its impressive flood risk reduction capabilities and crucial role in water resource management, Andale Frd No A-2 is a key asset in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Year_Completed | 1963 |
Dam_Height | 17.6 |
Dam_Length | 1500 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 9.97 |
Hydraulic_Height | 21 |
Drainage_Area | 0.79 |
Nid_Storage | 407.2 |
Structural_Height | 24 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 24 |
CHIKASKIA R NR CORBIN | 83cfs |
ARKANSAS R NR HUTCHINSON | 71cfs |
NINNESCAH R NR PECK | 153cfs |
L ARKANSAS R AT HWY 50 NR HALSTEAD | 4cfs |
CHIKASKIA RIVER NEAR BLACKWELL | 123cfs |
COW C NR LYONS | 93cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT WICHITA | 153cfs |