Frd No 17
Key Takeaway
Frd No 17 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 397 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | KS02098 |
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
LITTLE WALNUT-HICKORY WJD NO 18
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 17?
Frd No 17 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?
Frd No 17 is owned by LITTLE WALNUT-HICKORY WJD NO 18 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 17 built?
Frd No 17 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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?
Frd No 17 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?
Frd No 17 has a dam height of 28 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.