Frd No 11

WEST TURKEY CREEK· Dickinson, Kansas· Built 1971· 41 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 11 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 41 ft (taller than 93.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,785 ft
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDKS02252

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

TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 32

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 11?

Frd No 11 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?

Frd No 11 is owned by TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 32 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frd No 11 built?

Frd No 11 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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?

Frd No 11 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?

Frd No 11 has a dam height of 41 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.