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Frd No 10, located in Rush County, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1994 for flood risk reduction along Walnut Creek. With a height of 27.7 feet and a length of 1300 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 830 acre-feet, with a normal storage volume of 61 acre-feet. The dam has a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 10 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safe operation. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of the dam has a width of 80 feet to manage peak discharges of up to 2300 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level (3), prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Frd No 10 to be an essential infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, showcasing the collaborative efforts between local government, federal agencies, and state regulators in safeguarding the community from potential water-related hazards. The dam's design, construction, and operation reflect a commitment to water resource management and environmental resilience, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for the safety and well-being of the surrounding area.
Year_Completed | 1994 |
Dam_Height | 27.7 |
River_Or_Stream | WALNUT CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1300 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 15 |
Drainage_Area | 3.38 |
Nid_Storage | 830 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 28 |
SALINE R NR WAKEENEY | 5cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR RUSSELL | 5cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR SCHOENCHEN | 1cfs |
BIG C NR HAYS | 2cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR BUNKER HILL | 58cfs |