Frd No 13
Key Takeaway
Frd No 13 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,371 cfs |
| NID ID | KS07404 |
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
DIAMOND CREEK WJD NO 61
Local Government
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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 DIAMOND CREEK WJD NO 61 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
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 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.