Frd No 17-4
Key Takeaway
Frd No 17-4 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 | 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,930 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02325 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
UPPER VERDIGRIS WJD NO 24
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 17-4?
Frd No 17-4 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 17-4?
Frd No 17-4 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 17-4 built?
Frd No 17-4 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 17-4?
Frd No 17-4 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 17-4?
Frd No 17-4 has a dam height of 36 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 17-4 last inspected?
Frd No 17-4 was last inspected on June 1, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.