Frd No C-1-8
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 Length | 1,160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 342 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02394 |
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
BEE CREEK WJD NO 15
Local Government
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Low Hazard 28 ftFrequently 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.