Faidley Pond

TURKEY CREEK-TR· Barber, Kansas· Built 1997· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Faidley Pond is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge900 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDKS07759

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

FAIDLEY, WAYNE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Faidley Pond?

Faidley Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Faidley Pond?

Faidley Pond is owned by FAIDLEY, WAYNE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Faidley Pond built?

Faidley Pond was completed in 1997, making it 29 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Faidley Pond?

Faidley Pond serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Faidley Pond?

Faidley Pond has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.