Frd No 9

SHARPES CREEK· Chase, Kansas· Earth· 47 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 9 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 47 ft (taller than 96.6% in KS)
Dam Length1,370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage167 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge5,903 cfs
NID IDKS07739

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
Last Inspection: May 10, 1995
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

SOUTH FORK WJD NO 76

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 9?

Frd No 9 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 9?

Frd No 9 is owned by SOUTH FORK WJD NO 76 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Frd No 9?

Frd No 9 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 9?

Frd No 9 has a dam height of 47 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.

When was Frd No 9 last inspected?

Frd No 9 was last inspected on May 10, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.