Frd No 33

CEDAR CREEK· Cowley, Kansas· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 33 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length1,370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage385 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,292 cfs
NID IDKS04364

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: July 1, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

TIMBER CREEK WJD NO 38

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 33?

Frd No 33 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 33?

Frd No 33 is owned by TIMBER CREEK WJD NO 38 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Frd No 33?

Frd No 33 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 33?

Frd No 33 has a dam height of 24 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 33 last inspected?

Frd No 33 was last inspected on July 1, 2009. 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.