Frd No 12
Key Takeaway
Frd No 12 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02003 |
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
LITTLE DELAWARE-MISSION CREEKS WJD NO 5
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Dam KS02921
Atchison, KS
Low Hazard 38 ftFrd No 13
Atchison, KS
Low Hazard 31 ftFrd No 8
Atchison, KS
Low Hazard 27 ftDam KS00167
Atchison, KS
Low Hazard 27 ftGsd No B-45 (Gc 8)
Atchison, KS
Low Hazard 29 ftFrd No 9
Atchison, KS
Low Hazard 27 ftGs Dd No B-66 (Bodenhausen)
Atchison, KS
Low Hazard 22 ftFrd No 15
Atchison, KS
Low Hazard 30 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Frd No 12?
Frd No 12 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 12?
Frd No 12 is owned by LITTLE DELAWARE-MISSION CREEKS WJD NO 5 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 12 built?
Frd No 12 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 12?
Frd No 12 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 12?
Frd No 12 has a dam height of 33 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.