Frd No 15

NORTH BRANCH ROCK CREEK-TR· Butler, Kansas· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 15 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in KS)
Dam Length915 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage552 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDKS03932

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: August 4, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ROCK CREEK WJD NO 28

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 15?

Frd No 15 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 15?

Frd No 15 is owned by ROCK CREEK WJD NO 28 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Frd No 15?

Frd No 15 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 15?

Frd No 15 has a dam height of 37 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 15 last inspected?

Frd No 15 was last inspected on August 4, 2011. 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.