Frd No 18

Woodson, Kansas· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 18 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS)
Dam Length690 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage195 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDKS07556

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 24, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

CEDAR CREEK WJD NO 97

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 CEDAR CREEK WJD NO 97 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

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 27 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 24, 2007. 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.