Frd No 7

EAST PAINTERHOOD CREEK· Elk, Kansas· Earth· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 7 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 95.4% in KS)
Dam Length1,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage154 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge3,900 cfs
NID IDKS07168

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ELK RIVER WJD NO 47

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 7?

Frd No 7 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 7?

Frd No 7 is owned by ELK RIVER WJD NO 47 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Frd No 7?

Frd No 7 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 7?

Frd No 7 has a dam height of 44 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.

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.