Frd No 6
Key Takeaway
Frd No 6 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 | 43 ft (taller than 94.8% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,130 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05460 |
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
DIAMOND CREEK WJD NO 61
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 6?
Frd No 6 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 6?
Frd No 6 is owned by DIAMOND CREEK WJD NO 61 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No 6 built?
Frd No 6 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 6?
Frd No 6 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 6?
Frd No 6 has a dam height of 43 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.