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Frd No 2, also known as Sand Creek Watershed Dam No 2, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Harvey County, Kansas. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this earth dam stands at 30 feet high and has a hydraulic height of 26 feet. Completed in 1978, Frd No 2 has a storage capacity of 1001.02 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Frd No 2 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, this dam is regularly inspected to ensure its safety and effectiveness. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 260 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1280 cubic feet per second.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, Frd No 2 continues to provide essential flood protection for the Sand Creek-TR watershed. With its strategic location and impressive dimensions, this earth dam exemplifies the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
Year_Completed | 1978 |
Dam_Height | 30 |
River_Or_Stream | SAND CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 4620 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 22.44 |
Hydraulic_Height | 26 |
Drainage_Area | 1.48 |
Nid_Storage | 1001.02 |
Structural_Height | 30 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 30 |
SKELETON CREEK NEAR LOVELL | 454cfs |
SKELETON CREEK AT ENID | 15cfs |
WALNUT R AT WINFIELD | 253cfs |
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR RIPLEY | 18500cfs |
BLACK BEAR CREEK AT PAWNEE | 2640cfs |
SLATE C AT WELLINGTON | 7cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT DERBY | 248cfs |