Frd No 114

Woodson, Kansas· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 114 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKS07555

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: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

CHERRY-PLUM CREEKS WJD NO 17

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 114?

Frd No 114 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 114?

Frd No 114 is owned by CHERRY-PLUM CREEKS WJD NO 17 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Frd No 114?

Frd No 114 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 114?

Frd No 114 has a dam height of 18 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.