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Frd No 22, also known as Elk River WS Joint District No 47, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Elk Falls, Kansas. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet with a hydraulic height of 57 feet. Completed in 1979, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Game Creek.
With a storage capacity of 6805.56 acre-feet and a drainage area of 7.71 square miles, Frd No 22 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway, buttress core type, and a surface area of 54.62 acres, contributing to the overall water management efforts in Elk County.
Overall, Frd No 22 serves as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Elk Falls, Kansas. With its strategic location along the Game Creek and regulated by the state authorities, this earth dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the area. As climate change continues to impact the region, structures like Frd No 22 will be essential for maintaining water security and mitigating potential flood risks in the future.
Year_Completed | 1979 |
Dam_Height | 60 |
River_Or_Stream | GAME CREEK |
Dam_Length | 3150 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 54.62 |
Hydraulic_Height | 57 |
Drainage_Area | 7.71 |
Nid_Storage | 6805.56 |
Structural_Height | 60 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 60 |
KANSAS R AT WAMEGO | 617cfs |
KINGS C NR MANHATTAN | 0cfs |
SOLDIER C NR TOPEKA | 34cfs |
LYON C NR JUNCTION CITY | 16cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 26cfs |
KANSAS R AT TOPEKA | 830cfs |
KANSAS R NR BELVUE | 623cfs |