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Frd No 7, located in Butler County, Kansas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1981. This earth dam stands at a height of 27.3 feet and spans 2300 feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 684 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 1.19 square miles along the Walnut River.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Frd No 7 is regularly inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to ensure its reliability and effectiveness. The dam's spillway, with a width of 40 feet, helps manage high discharge levels up to 950 cubic feet per second during peak flow events. With a moderate risk assessment rating and a designated emergency action plan, Frd No 7 remains prepared to address any potential risks or emergencies that may arise, reflecting a commitment to safeguarding the local community and environment from the impacts of flooding.
Year_Completed | 1981 |
Dam_Height | 27.3 |
River_Or_Stream | WALNUT RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 2300 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7 |
Drainage_Area | 1.19 |
Nid_Storage | 684 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 27 |
COTTONWOOD CREEK NEAR SEWARD | 13000cfs |
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR RIPLEY | 18100cfs |
BLACK BEAR CREEK AT PAWNEE | 7220cfs |
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR GUTHRIE | 16300cfs |
DEEP FORK AT WARWICK | 4740cfs |
WALNUT R AT WINFIELD | 288cfs |
SLATE C AT WELLINGTON | 10cfs |