Frd No 29

EAGLE CREEK· Butler, Kansas· Built 1967· Earth· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 29 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 44 ft (taller than 95.4% in KS)
Dam Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage165 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge6,570 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
Year Modified2008
NID IDKS02110

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: March 29, 1996
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 29?

Frd No 29 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 29?

Frd No 29 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 29 built?

Frd No 29 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 29?

Frd No 29 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 29?

Frd No 29 has a dam height of 44 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 29 last inspected?

Frd No 29 was last inspected on March 29, 1996. 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.