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Frd No 14 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Butler County, Kansas, specifically in the city of Douglas. Built in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 23.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 418.3 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Eight Mile Creek-TR, with a drainage area of 1.09 square miles.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 14 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date, indicating a need for further risk assessment and management measures. With a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1194 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Overall, Frd No 14 is a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, ensuring the safety of nearby communities from potential flooding events. As a key component of flood risk reduction efforts, this dam underscores the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding our environment and communities.
Year_Completed | 1982 |
Dam_Height | 23.8 |
River_Or_Stream | EIGHT MILE CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 2100 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 12.8 |
Drainage_Area | 1.09 |
Nid_Storage | 418.3 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 24 |
L ARKANSAS R AT ALTA MILLS | 0cfs |
L ARKANSAS R AT VALLEY CENTER | 19cfs |
SLATE C AT WELLINGTON | 16cfs |
L ARKANSAS R NR SEDGWICK | 15cfs |
ARKANSAS R NR MAIZE | 61cfs |
WALNUT R AT WINFIELD | 159cfs |