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Frd No 2, also known as Upper Duck Creek Watershed Site 2, is a local government-owned Earth dam located in Wilson County, Kansas. Completed in 1978, this structure serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Middle Duck Creek. With a dam height of 31.4 feet and a storage capacity of 2529.4 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its proper functioning and safety. Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having moderate risk due to its age and the lack of recent condition assessments. While it currently does not have an emergency action plan in place, efforts are being made to assess and manage any potential risks associated with this structure.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure and management of dams will find Frd No 2 an intriguing case study. With its historical significance, design characteristics, and risk assessment details, this Earth dam serves as a vital component in the flood risk reduction efforts in the Elk City area of Kansas.
Year_Completed | 1978 |
Dam_Height | 31.4 |
River_Or_Stream | MIDDLE DUCK CREEK |
Dam_Length | 2440 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 19.4 |
Hydraulic_Height | 33 |
Drainage_Area | 6.3 |
Nid_Storage | 2529.4 |
Structural_Height | 36 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 36 |
ELK R AT ELK FALLS | 87cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 173cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 438cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 430cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 27cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 13cfs |