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Frd No 26, located in Rush Center, Kansas, is a local government-owned Earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of Flood Risk Reduction. Completed in 1995, this dam stands at a height of 31.4 feet and has a length of 1476 feet, with a storage capacity of 1423 acre-feet. Situated on the WET WALNUT-TR river/stream, it serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture, Frd No 26 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not having a current condition assessment, this dam has not been rated and is inspected periodically to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 80 feet and is not equipped with outlet gates or locks.
With a drainage area of 6.45 square miles and a peak discharge capacity of 2212 cubic feet per second, Frd No 26 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in Rush Center, Kansas. Its construction and operation are overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, highlighting the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to protect water resources and manage climate-related risks in the region.
Year_Completed | 1995 |
Dam_Height | 31.4 |
River_Or_Stream | WET WALNUT-TR |
Dam_Length | 1476 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 24 |
Drainage_Area | 6.45 |
Nid_Storage | 1423 |
Structural_Height | 31.4 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 31 |
SALINE R NR WAKEENEY | 5cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR ARNOLD | 2cfs |
PARADISE C NR PARADISE | 0cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR SCHOENCHEN | 5cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR BUNKER HILL | 58cfs |
SMOKY HILL R BL SCHOENCHEN | 4cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR RUSSELL | 28cfs |