Windspeed
Humidity
Frd No 32, located in Marshall County, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam built in 1981 for flood risk reduction along the Black Vermillion River. Designed by USDA - SCS and USDA NRCS, this structure has a height of 34 feet and a length of 1095 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1853 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 340 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 55.7 acres and has a drainage area of 4.65 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 4934 cubic feet per second.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 200 feet, is uncontrolled, and there are no outlet gates or associated locks. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition. The state of Kansas regulates and inspects the dam, with enforcement and permitting responsibilities falling under the Kansas Department of Agriculture. While there have been no recent inspections or updates on emergency action plans, the structure remains a critical asset for managing flood risks in the area.
Overall, Frd No 32 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from flooding events along the Black Vermillion River. With its strategic location and design, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in Marshall County, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Year_Completed | 1981 |
Dam_Height | 34 |
River_Or_Stream | BLACK VERMILLION RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 1095 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 55.7 |
Drainage_Area | 4.65 |
Nid_Storage | 1853 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 34 |
MONONA-HARRISON DITCH NEAR TURIN | 163cfs |
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR TURIN | 1310cfs |
NISHNABOTNA RIVER ABOVE HAMBURG | 501cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT DECATUR | 29800cfs |
SOUTH OMAHA CREEK AT WALTHILL | 10cfs |
BIG BLUE RIVER NEAR CRETE | 98cfs |
MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLETON | 398cfs |