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FRD NO 19

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam West Branch Lyon Creek
April 8, 2025


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Frd No 19 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Woodbine, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1997 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the West Branch Lyon Creek. The dam stands at a height of 26.4 feet, with a length of 2500 feet and a storage capacity of 898 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

The dam does not have any associated structures or outlet gates, and its spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 40 feet. While its condition has not been rated and inspection frequency is listed as 0, the dam is state regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the appropriate agencies. The risk management measures and emergency action plan status for Frd No 19 are not specified in the available data, but it serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control and debris management in Dickinson County, Kansas.

Located in a strategic area to protect against flooding and reduce debris flow, Frd No 19 plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of the surrounding community. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Its construction and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the importance of sustainable infrastructure development for mitigating natural disasters and safeguarding water resources for future generations.

Year_Completed 1997
Dam_Height 26.4
River_Or_Stream WEST BRANCH LYON CREEK
Dam_Length 2500
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 18
Drainage_Area 1.49
Nid_Storage 898
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 26
       

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