Frd No 27
Key Takeaway
Frd No 27 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 918 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,010 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | KS02108 |
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 27?
Frd No 27 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 27?
Frd No 27 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 27 built?
Frd No 27 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 27?
Frd No 27 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Frd No 27?
Frd No 27 has a dam height of 24 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 27 last inspected?
Frd No 27 was last inspected on October 8, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.