Frd No 11-34

BAKERS BRANCH MIDDLE CANEY CR· Chautauqua, Kansas· Built 1966· 63 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 11-34 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 63 ft (taller than 99.1% in KS)
Dam Length1,900 ft
Max Storage3.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage420 acre-ft
Max Discharge6,400 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
Year Modified2010
NID IDKS02185

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

TWIN CANEY WJD NO 34

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 11-34?

Frd No 11-34 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 11-34?

Frd No 11-34 is owned by TWIN CANEY WJD NO 34 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frd No 11-34 built?

Frd No 11-34 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Frd No 11-34?

Frd No 11-34 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 11-34?

Frd No 11-34 has a dam height of 63 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.