Frd No Gs-18

SPRING CREEK-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 1963· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No Gs-18 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS)
Dam Length765 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge730 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDKS02041

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
Last Inspection: September 16, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WALNUT CREEK WD NO 1

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No Gs-18?

Frd No Gs-18 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-18?

Frd No Gs-18 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-18 built?

Frd No Gs-18 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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-18?

Frd No Gs-18 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-18?

Frd No Gs-18 has a dam height of 30 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.

When was Frd No Gs-18 last inspected?

Frd No Gs-18 was last inspected on September 16, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.