Frd No 22

HICKORY CREEK-TR· Butler, Kansas· Built 1967· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 22 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 40 ft (taller than 92.6% in KS)
Dam Length880 ft
Max Storage720 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Max Discharge616 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDKS02103

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

LITTLE WALNUT-HICKORY WJD NO 18

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 22?

Frd No 22 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 22?

Frd No 22 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 22 built?

Frd No 22 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 22?

Frd No 22 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 22?

Frd No 22 has a dam height of 40 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.

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.