Frd No 3

EAST TURKEY CREEK-TR· Dickinson, Kansas· Built 1970· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 3 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDKS02247

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: June 24, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 32

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 3?

Frd No 3 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 3?

Frd No 3 is owned by TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 32 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frd No 3 built?

Frd No 3 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 3?

Frd No 3 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 3?

Frd No 3 has a dam height of 33 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 3 last inspected?

Frd No 3 was last inspected on June 24, 2010. 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.