Frd No 35
Key Takeaway
Frd No 35 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 68 ft (taller than 99.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2009 |
| NID ID | KS02272 |
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
ELK RIVER WJD NO 47
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 35?
Frd No 35 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 35?
Frd No 35 is owned by ELK RIVER WJD NO 47 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 35 built?
Frd No 35 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 35?
Frd No 35 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 35?
Frd No 35 has a dam height of 68 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.