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Frd No 10 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Bazaar, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam stands at 49 feet in height and spans 2100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 2775 acre-feet. Situated on Sharpes Creek in Chase County, Kansas, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 10 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 250 feet and has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, it serves as a crucial safeguard against potential flooding in the area, protecting surrounding communities and infrastructure.
With a focus on flood risk reduction, Frd No 10 plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events in the region. As part of the larger water infrastructure network in Kansas, the dam contributes to the overall resilience of the state's water management system. Its strategic location, design, and regulatory oversight ensure that it continues to fulfill its purpose of safeguarding against floods and protecting the local community in Chase County.
Dam_Height | 49 |
River_Or_Stream | SHARPES CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 2100 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 30 |
Drainage_Area | 8.17 |
Nid_Storage | 2775 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 49 |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 24cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 60cfs |
CANEY RIVER ABOVE COON CREEK AT BARTLESVILLE | 185cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 47cfs |
WHITEWATER R AT TOWANDA | 28cfs |
FALL R AT FREDONIA | 40cfs |