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Frd No 4 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Lyon County, Kansas, near the John Redmond Reservoir. Built in 1985, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 1320 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 789 acre-feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the South Eagle Creek.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 4 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level. Despite not currently being rated for its condition, the dam has not undergone any significant modifications since its completion. The spillway, with a width of 40 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam does not have any outlet gates.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frd No 4 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk management in the region. With its location near the John Redmond Reservoir and the South Eagle Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. As it continues to be regulated and inspected by state authorities, Frd No 4 stands as a testament to the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
Year_Completed | 1985 |
Dam_Height | 24 |
River_Or_Stream | SOUTH EAGLE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1320 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 19.5 |
Drainage_Area | 1.88 |
Nid_Storage | 789 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 24 |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 13cfs |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 438cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 173cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 430cfs |
ELK R AT ELK FALLS | 87cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 27cfs |