Frd No 9 (Spillman Creek)
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 Length | 1,235 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 990 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,772 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05420 |
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
SPILLMAN CREEK WJD NO 43 REVISED
Local Government
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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.