Frd No 12
Key Takeaway
Frd No 12 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 96.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04521 |
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
CROSS CREEK WJD NO 42
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 CROSS CREEK WJD NO 42 (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 1974, making it 52 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 48 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.