Frd No 3-7 Dam, Kansas, USA

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Quick Facts About Frd No 3-7 Dam

Location: Lyon, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.194171, -96.237611
River: Rock Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1971
Dam Height: 51 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 1,625 ft (495 m)
Dam Capacity: 6,699 acre-ft (8,263 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant

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Frd No 3-7 Dam Information

Frd No 3-7 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 6 miles from Madison, Lyon, Kansas.

The dam, which is on the Rock Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1971 and is currently owned by UPPER VERDIGRIS WJD NO 24.

Frd No 3-7 Dam Structure

The Frd No 3-7 Dam is approximately 1,625 feet (495 m) long, 51 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of 179,205 cubic yards (137,012 cubic metres).

Frd No 3-7 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 564 acre-ft (696 Ml) and maximum capacity of 6,699 acre-ft (8,263 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 90 acres (36 ha) and the total catchment area is 18 square miles (45 square kilometres).

Frd No 3-7 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 100 feet (30 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 5520 cubic feet per second (156 cubic metres per second).

Frd No 3-7 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Frd No 3-7 Dam
Lyon, Kansas
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 51 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,625 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 6,699 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 18 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Frd No 3-7 Dam Weather

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Frd No 3-7 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Frd No 3-7 Dam?

Frd No 3-7 Dam is in Kansas.

In which county is the Frd No 3-7 Dam?

Frd No 3-7 Dam is in Lyon County.

How high is the Frd No 3-7 Dam?

Frd No 3-7 Dam is 51 feet high.

How long is the Frd No 3-7 Dam?

Frd No 3-7 Dam is 1,625 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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