Frd No 13

OTTER CREEK· Rush, Kansas· Built 2000· Earth· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 13 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 95.4% in KS)
Dam Length4,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage7.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage446 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi
Max Discharge9,770 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDKS07893

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: February 26, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58

Local Government

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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 WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 (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 2000, making it 26 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, Debris Control. 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 44 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 13 last inspected?

Frd No 13 was last inspected on February 26, 2001. 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.