Frd No 30
Key Takeaway
Frd No 30 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 96.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07730 |
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
SALT CREEK WJD NO 46
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 30?
Frd No 30 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 30?
Frd No 30 is owned by SALT CREEK WJD NO 46 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 30 built?
Frd No 30 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 30?
Frd No 30 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 30?
Frd No 30 has a dam height of 46 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 30 last inspected?
Frd No 30 was last inspected on May 19, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.