Frd No 115
Key Takeaway
Frd No 115 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 461 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,035 cfs |
| NID ID | KS07125 |
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
MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 115?
Frd No 115 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 115?
Frd No 115 is owned by MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Frd No 115?
Frd No 115 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 115?
Frd No 115 has a dam height of 31 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.