Frd No 44
Key Takeaway
Frd No 44 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 2,095 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,596 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05374 |
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
WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 44?
Frd No 44 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 44?
Frd No 44 is owned by WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 44 built?
Frd No 44 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 44?
Frd No 44 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 44?
Frd No 44 has a dam height of 35 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.