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Located in Saffordville, Kansas, the Frd No 1 dam is a key component in flood risk reduction along Bull Creek. Built in 1985, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 2300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1285.3 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam serves an essential purpose in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its continued safety and efficacy. While currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk at a level 3.
Although the dam has not been updated or modified in recent years, its presence provides a sense of security for the local community. With a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 1260 cubic feet per second, Frd No 1 stands ready to mitigate flood risks and protect the residents of Chase County, Kansas.
Year_Completed | 1985 |
Dam_Height | 31 |
River_Or_Stream | BULL CREEK |
Dam_Length | 2300 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 25.7 |
Drainage_Area | 3.43 |
Nid_Storage | 1285.3 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 31 |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 56cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 2270cfs |
LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER AT AUBURN | 107cfs |
TURKEY CREEK NEAR DE WITT | 10cfs |
LITTLE BLUE R AT HOLLENBERG | 90cfs |
ROCK C NR LOUISVILLE | 16cfs |
MILL C AT WASHINGTON | 1cfs |