Frd No 2
Key Takeaway
Frd No 2 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 Length | 1,860 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04371 |
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 WALNUT WJD NO 33
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 2?
Frd No 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 2?
Frd No 2 is owned by UPPER WALNUT WJD NO 33 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 2 built?
Frd No 2 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 2?
Frd No 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 2?
Frd No 2 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.