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Located in Vliets, Kansas, Frd No 75 is a local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA - SCS and USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1980, this dam boasts a height of 34 feet, a length of 1024 feet, and a storage capacity of 924 acre-feet. The dam sits on the North Fork Black Vermillion River, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Frd No 75 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite not having outlet gates or a rated condition assessment, the dam continues to provide essential flood protection for the community. With a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 1160 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region.
Overall, Frd No 75 stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in Marshall County, Kansas, demonstrating the importance of effective water resource management in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding communities against natural disasters. Its construction and maintenance highlight the collaborative efforts of various agencies and designers in enhancing the resilience of the local area to potential hydrological hazards.
Year_Completed | 1980 |
Dam_Height | 34 |
River_Or_Stream | N FORK BLACK VERMILLION RV-TR |
Dam_Length | 1024 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 23 |
Drainage_Area | 2.38 |
Nid_Storage | 924 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 34 |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 12cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 22cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 30cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 442cfs |
WHITEWATER R AT TOWANDA | 39cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR ALTOONA | 96cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 50cfs |