Frd No 11-5
Key Takeaway
Frd No 11-5 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 2,090 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 9,555 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02184 |
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 11-5?
Frd No 11-5 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 11-5?
Frd No 11-5 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 11-5 built?
Frd No 11-5 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 11-5?
Frd No 11-5 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 11-5?
Frd No 11-5 has a dam height of 32 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.