Frd No 118 is a local government-owned earth dam located on Little Dutch Creek in Cowley, Kansas.
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Designed by Dale Steward, P.E., this structure serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 1700 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 208.48 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 28.53 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
This dam, regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, has a spillway width of 40 feet and a surface area of 9.47 acres. While it has not been inspected since August 1991, the risk assessment for Frd No 118 is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date currently unspecified. Despite the lack of recent inspection data, the dam is maintained for flood risk reduction purposes and remains a critical piece of infrastructure in managing water resources in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frd No 118 presents an opportunity to study the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental risk management.
Dam Length |
1700 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE DUTCH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.47 |
Drainage Area |
0.56 |
Nid Storage |
208.48 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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