Frd No 17-2

VERDIGRIS RIVER-TR· Greenwood, Kansas· Built 1967· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 17-2 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 92.6% in KS)
Dam Length1,040 ft
Max Storage912 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Max Discharge1,370 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDKS02323

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 16, 1997
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

UPPER VERDIGRIS WJD NO 24

Local Government

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Frd No 16-1

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Frd No 16-2

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Low Hazard 36 ft

Frd No 12-3

Greenwood, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 17-2?

Frd No 17-2 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 17-2?

Frd No 17-2 is owned by UPPER VERDIGRIS WJD NO 24 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frd No 17-2 built?

Frd No 17-2 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 17-2?

Frd No 17-2 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 17-2?

Frd No 17-2 has a dam height of 40 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 17-2 last inspected?

Frd No 17-2 was last inspected on April 16, 1997. 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.