Frd No 11 (Site 10-24)
Key Takeaway
Frd No 11 (Site 10-24) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07693 |
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
LYONS CREEK WJD NO 41
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 11 (Site 10-24)?
Frd No 11 (Site 10-24) 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 (Site 10-24)?
Frd No 11 (Site 10-24) is owned by LYONS CREEK WJD NO 41 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 11 (Site 10-24) built?
Frd No 11 (Site 10-24) was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 (Site 10-24)?
Frd No 11 (Site 10-24) 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 (Site 10-24)?
Frd No 11 (Site 10-24) has a dam height of 36 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.
When was Frd No 11 (Site 10-24) last inspected?
Frd No 11 (Site 10-24) was last inspected on January 8, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.