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Frd No 64, also known as Irish Creek Watershed Site 64, is a local government-owned structure in Frankfort, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS. This dam, completed in 1976, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Irish Creek-TR river or stream. With a dam height of 40 feet and a hydraulic height of 34 feet, Frd No 64 has a storage capacity of 1324.86 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 30.25 acres, protecting a drainage area of 2.9 square miles.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 64 is regulated and inspected on a state level to ensure its functionality and safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition of the structure is currently unrated, emergency action plans and risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues that may arise. With its strategic location and efficient design, Frd No 64 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from water-related disasters.
Overall, Frd No 64 stands as a vital infrastructure asset in the local water resource management system, contributing to the resilience of the community against climate fluctuations and extreme weather events. Its reliable performance, combined with state oversight and risk management practices, ensures the continued effectiveness of this earth dam in safeguarding lives and properties from the impacts of flooding in the Irish Creek watershed area.
Year_Completed | 1976 |
Dam_Height | 40 |
River_Or_Stream | IRISH CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1225 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 30.25 |
Hydraulic_Height | 34 |
Drainage_Area | 2.9 |
Nid_Storage | 1324.86 |
Structural_Height | 40 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 40 |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 24cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR ALTOONA | 381cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 60cfs |
FALL R AT FREDONIA | 40cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 171cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 47cfs |