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Frd No 16, also known as Lyon Creek WS Joint District No 41, is a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Junction City, Kansas. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and was completed in 1978. With a storage capacity of 994.61 acre-feet and a normal storage of 86 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Situated on Carry Creek-TR, Frd No 16 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite not having an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, the dam is deemed to have a moderate risk level. With a spillway width of 60 feet and no outlet gates, this structure is designed to handle controlled release of water during peak flow events. Overall, Frd No 16 serves as a key component in the region's flood risk reduction strategy, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year_Completed | 1978 |
Dam_Height | 30 |
River_Or_Stream | CARRY CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1960 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 24.39 |
Hydraulic_Height | 27 |
Drainage_Area | 2.09 |
Nid_Storage | 994.61 |
Structural_Height | 30 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 30 |
WHITEWATER R AT TOWANDA | 39cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 52cfs |
WALNUT R AT WINFIELD | 119cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT WICHITA | 27cfs |
L ARKANSAS R AT HWY 50 NR HALSTEAD | 2cfs |
ARKANSAS R NR MAIZE | 67cfs |