Frd No 118

LITTLE DUTCH CREEK· Cowley, Kansas· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 118 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length1,700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage209 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDKS07127

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
Last Inspection: August 5, 1991
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Dd No 109

Cowley, KS

Low Hazard 18 ft

Frd No 117

Cowley, KS

Low Hazard 24 ft

Dam KS07109

Cowley, KS

Low Hazard 13 ft

Dam KS04763

Cowley, KS

Low Hazard 16 ft

Frd No 26

Cowley, KS

Low Hazard 36 ft

Frd No 27

Cowley, KS

Low Hazard 30 ft

Frd No 115

Cowley, KS

Low Hazard 31 ft

Frd No 28

Cowley, KS

Low Hazard 42 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 118?

Frd No 118 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 118?

Frd No 118 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 118?

Frd No 118 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 118?

Frd No 118 has a dam height of 20 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 118 last inspected?

Frd No 118 was last inspected on August 5, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.