Frd No 15

Dickinson, Kansas· Earth· 41 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 15 is classified as low hazard in Kansas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 41 ft (taller than 93.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage258 acre-ft
Surface Area49 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge5,032 cfs
NID IDKS07166

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

TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 32

Local Government

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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 TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 32 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Frd No 15?

Frd No 15 has a dam height of 41 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.