Frd No 4
Key Takeaway
Frd No 4 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 620 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02160 |
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
GRANT-SHANGHAI WD NO 14
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 4?
Frd No 4 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 4?
Frd No 4 is owned by GRANT-SHANGHAI WD NO 14 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 4 built?
Frd No 4 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 4?
Frd No 4 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 4?
Frd No 4 has a dam height of 32 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.