Frd No 18

TIMBER CREEK-TR· Cowley, Kansas· Built 1976· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 18 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS)
Dam Length646 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDKS04360

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: July 1, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

TIMBER CREEK WJD NO 38

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 18?

Frd No 18 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 18?

Frd No 18 is owned by TIMBER CREEK WJD NO 38 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frd No 18 built?

Frd No 18 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 18?

Frd No 18 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 18?

Frd No 18 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 18 last inspected?

Frd No 18 was last inspected on July 1, 2009. 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.