Frd No 6, located in Hymer, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1986 for flood risk reduction along Diamond Creek-TR.
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The dam stands at a height of 43 feet and stretches 1340 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1534.4 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.05 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
The primary purpose of Frd No 6 is flood risk reduction, with a spillway width of 120 feet and a maximum discharge rate of 3130 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," with a moderate risk assessment level of 3. While there are no associated structures or outlet gates, Frd No 6 serves as a critical infrastructure for managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the Morris County area of Kansas. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will appreciate the detailed information available for this essential flood control structure.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
1340 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
DIAMOND CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Drainage Area |
5.05 |
Nid Storage |
1534.4 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
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4cfs |
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215cfs |
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1cfs |
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898cfs |
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
|
61cfs |
Neosho R Nr Americus
|
75cfs |