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Frd No 1 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Clifton, Kansas, along Dry Creek. Owned by the local government, this earth dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1983. With a dam height of 35 feet and a length of 1880 feet, it provides storage of 834 acre-feet of water for flood control purposes.
The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in "Not Rated" condition assessment. It is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement. Frd No 1 has a controlled spillway with a width of 40 feet and a surface area of 30.9 acres, serving a drainage area of 4.41 square miles.
Despite its moderate risk level, Frd No 1 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area, demonstrating the importance of infrastructure in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With its strategic location and design features, this dam contributes to the overall safety and protection of the surrounding community and environment.
Year_Completed | 1983 |
Dam_Height | 35 |
River_Or_Stream | DRY CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1880 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 30.9 |
Drainage_Area | 4.41 |
Nid_Storage | 834 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 35 |
L ARKANSAS R AT ALTA MILLS | 0cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 21cfs |
L ARKANSAS R AT VALLEY CENTER | 21cfs |
L ARKANSAS R AT HWY 50 NR HALSTEAD | 1cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 46cfs |
ARKANSAS R AT DERBY | 226cfs |
SF NINNESCAH R NR MURDOCK | 157cfs |