Frd No 27
Key Takeaway
Frd No 27 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 96.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 962 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,056 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02171 |
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
BIG CANEY WJD NO 31
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 BIG CANEY WJD NO 31 (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 1969, making it 57 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. 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 47 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.