Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek)

SOUTH BRANCH SPILLMAN CREEK· Lincoln, Kansas· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 90.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage320 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge7,141 cfs
NID IDKS05476

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

SPILLMAN CREEK WJD NO 43 REVISED

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek)?

Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek) 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 Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek)?

Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek) is owned by SPILLMAN CREEK WJD NO 43 REVISED (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek)?

Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek)?

Frd No 10 (Spillman Creek) has a dam height of 38 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.