Frd No 13

WAKARUSA RIVER-TR· Shawnee, Kansas· Built 1979· 46 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 13 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 46 ft (taller than 96.4% in KS)
Dam Length1,130 ft
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage159 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,348 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDKS03969

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WAKARUSA WJD NO 35

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 13?

Frd No 13 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 13?

Frd No 13 is owned by WAKARUSA WJD NO 35 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frd No 13 built?

Frd No 13 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 13?

Frd No 13 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 13?

Frd No 13 has a dam height of 46 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.

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.