Frd No 9 (Spillman Creek)

NORTH BRANCH SPILLMAN CREEK-TR· Osborne, Kansas· Built 1986· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 9 (Spillman Creek) 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 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,235 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage990 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,772 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDKS05420

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

SPILLMAN CREEK WJD NO 43 REVISED

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 9 (Spillman Creek)?

Frd No 9 (Spillman Creek) 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 (Spillman Creek)?

Frd No 9 (Spillman Creek) is owned by SPILLMAN CREEK WJD NO 43 REVISED (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frd No 9 (Spillman Creek) built?

Frd No 9 (Spillman Creek) 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 9 (Spillman Creek)?

Frd No 9 (Spillman Creek) 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 (Spillman Creek)?

Frd No 9 (Spillman Creek) has a dam height of 25 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.