SNOFLO



FRD NO 15

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Lyons Creek-Tr
April 21, 2025


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Frd No 15, located in Woodbine, Kansas, is a critical earth dam constructed in 2010 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Lyons Creek-TR. This dam has a height of 37.2 feet and a storage capacity of 2656.8 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 4.22 square miles. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with a moderate risk rating of 3.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 15 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced in compliance with state guidelines. The dam has no outlet gates and relies on an uncontrolled spillway for flow control. With a surface area of 39.5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 218.9 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Morris County area.

Overall, Frd No 15 is a vital piece of infrastructure designed to protect the community from flooding events. With its solid construction and satisfactory condition, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Kansas.

Year_Completed 2010
Dam_Height 37.2
River_Or_Stream LYONS CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 1750
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 39.5
Drainage_Area 4.22
Nid_Storage 2656.8
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential High
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 37
       

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