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Frd No 35, located in Bazine, Kansas, is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1987. This earth dam stands at a height of 24.3 feet and spans a length of 4019 feet, providing storage capacity of 1497 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Walnut Creek-TR, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 35 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam has a spillway width of 40 feet for uncontrolled overflow and a drainage area of 6.02 square miles. With a surface area of 38 acres and a normal storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, this structure plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the Ness County area.
Owned by the local government, Frd No 35 is a key component of the flood risk management infrastructure in Kansas, with a focus on protecting communities and properties from potential water-related disasters. Its strategic location, design, and regulatory oversight contribute to its effectiveness in reducing flood hazards and ensuring the safety of the surrounding area.
Year_Completed | 1987 |
Dam_Height | 24.3 |
River_Or_Stream | WALNUT CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 4019 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 38 |
Drainage_Area | 6.02 |
Nid_Storage | 1497 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 24 |
BIG C NR HAYS | 7cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR ARNOLD | 1cfs |
WALNUT C AT NEKOMA | 4cfs |
SF SOLOMON R AB WEBSTER RE | 18cfs |
SALINE R NR WAKEENEY | 7cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR SCHOENCHEN | 2cfs |