Frd No 103
Frd No 103 is a dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 103
The primary purpose of Frd No 103 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Upper Black Vermillion Wjd No 37 (local government). It impounds the N Fork Black Vermillion Rv-tr near Vliets.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Vliets |
| River/Stream | N Fork Black Vermillion Rv-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.79923, -96.19968 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 223 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER BLACK VERMILLION WJD NO 37 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04269 |
| Federal ID | KS04269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |