Frd No 11 (Spillman Creek)
Key Takeaway
Frd No 11 (Spillman Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 91.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,373 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07894 |
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
SPILLMAN CREEK WJD NO 43 REVISED
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Dam KS09381
Lincoln, KS
Low Hazard 15 ftFrd No 8 (Spillman Creek)
Lincoln, KS
Significant Hazard 41 ftFrd No 10 (Spillman Creek)
Lincoln, KS
Low Hazard 38 ftDam KS01320
Lincoln, KS
Low Hazard 26 ftFrd No 12 (Spillman Creek)
Lincoln, KS
Low Hazard 36 ftDam KS01323
Lincoln, KS
Low Hazard 12 ftFrd No 15 (Spillman Creek)
Lincoln, KS
High Hazard 33 ftDam KS03653
Lincoln, KS
Low Hazard 15 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Frd No 11 (Spillman Creek)?
Frd No 11 (Spillman Creek) 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 (Spillman Creek)?
Frd No 11 (Spillman Creek) is owned by SPILLMAN CREEK WJD NO 43 REVISED (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 11 (Spillman Creek) built?
Frd No 11 (Spillman Creek) was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 (Spillman Creek)?
Frd No 11 (Spillman Creek) 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 (Spillman Creek)?
Frd No 11 (Spillman Creek) has a dam height of 39 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 (Spillman Creek) last inspected?
Frd No 11 (Spillman Creek) was last inspected on March 5, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.