Frd No 12

WEST BRANCH WALNUT RIVER· Butler, Kansas· Built 2006· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 12 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS)
Dam Length2,798 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDKS09282

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: March 27, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

UPPER WALNUT WJD NO 33

Local Government

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Frequently 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 UPPER WALNUT WJD NO 33 (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 2006, making it 20 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 28 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 12 last inspected?

Frd No 12 was last inspected on March 27, 2006. 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.