Frd No C-1-8

COTTON CREEK-TR· Montgomery, Kansas· Built 1964· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No C-1-8 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage310 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge342 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDKS02394

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

BEE CREEK WJD NO 15

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No C-1-8?

Frd No C-1-8 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 C-1-8?

Frd No C-1-8 is owned by BEE CREEK WJD NO 15 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frd No C-1-8 built?

Frd No C-1-8 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 C-1-8?

Frd No C-1-8 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 C-1-8?

Frd No C-1-8 has a dam height of 26 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.