Frd No 3 (Nebo Creek)
Key Takeaway
Frd No 3 (Nebo Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in KS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02331 |
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
DELAWARE WJD NO 10
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 3 (Nebo Creek)?
Frd No 3 (Nebo Creek) 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 (Nebo Creek)?
Frd No 3 (Nebo Creek) is owned by DELAWARE WJD NO 10 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 3 (Nebo Creek) built?
Frd No 3 (Nebo Creek) was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 (Nebo Creek)?
Frd No 3 (Nebo Creek) 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 (Nebo Creek)?
Frd No 3 (Nebo Creek) has a dam height of 37 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 (Nebo Creek) last inspected?
Frd No 3 (Nebo Creek) was last inspected on May 20, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.