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FRD NO 39

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Wet Walnut Creek-Tr
April 21, 2025


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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
       

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