Frd No 11-34
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 Length | 1,900 ft |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | KS02185 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
TWIN CANEY WJD NO 34
Local Government
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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.