Frd No 15

WALNUT CREEK-TR· Rush, Kansas· Built 1999· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 15 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS)
Dam Length1,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage789 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDKS07865

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: April 8, 1999
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58

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 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 15 built?

Frd No 15 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 15?

Frd No 15 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 23 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 April 8, 1999. 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.