Frd No 12
Key Takeaway
Frd No 12 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 884 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02253 |
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
TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 32
Local Government
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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 TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 32 (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 1972, making it 54 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 35 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.