Frd No Gs 17
Key Takeaway
Frd No Gs 17 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 | 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02040 |
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
WALNUT CREEK WD NO 1
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frd No W-4
Brown, KS
Low Hazard 35 ftFrd No W-3
Brown, KS
Low Hazard 34 ftFrd No Gs 33
Brown, KS
Low Hazard 30 ftDam KS04182
Brown, KS
Low Hazard 28 ftFrd No Gs W-6
Brown, KS
Low Hazard 34 ftDam KS09668
Brown, KS
Low Hazard 22 ftDam KS04187
Brown, KS
Low Hazard 32 ftDam KS04191
Brown, KS
Low Hazard 18 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Frd No Gs 17?
Frd No Gs 17 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 Gs 17?
Frd No Gs 17 is owned by WALNUT CREEK WD NO 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No Gs 17 built?
Frd No Gs 17 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 Gs 17?
Frd No Gs 17 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 Gs 17?
Frd No Gs 17 has a dam height of 31 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.