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Frd No 39, located in Bazine, Kansas, is a flood risk reduction dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1994. With a height of 31.2 feet and a length of 4319 feet, this earth dam plays a crucial role in controlling the flow of the Wet Walnut Creek-TR river. It has a storage capacity of 4870 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 6990 cubic feet per second, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 39 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Although its condition assessment is not rated, the dam has not been modified since its completion. With a spillway width of 200 feet and no outlet gates, this structure ensures the safety of the surrounding communities by providing effective flood control measures.
Despite its age, Frd No 39 continues to fulfill its intended purpose, safeguarding the residents of Ness County, Kansas, from potential flood events. As an essential piece of infrastructure in the region, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Year_Completed | 1994 |
Dam_Height | 31.2 |
River_Or_Stream | WET WALNUT CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 4319 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 75 |
Drainage_Area | 17.2 |
Nid_Storage | 4870 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 31 |
BLUFF CREEK NR BUTTERMILK | 14cfs |
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR FORGAN | 14cfs |
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR BUFFALO | 37cfs |
CIMARRON R NEAR BUTTERMILK | 15cfs |
CROOKED C NR ENGLEWOOD | 7cfs |