Frd No Iv-17

MILL CREEK-TR· Bourbon, Kansas· Built 2016· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No Iv-17 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS)
Dam Length1,510 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2016 (10 years old)
NID IDKS05485

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: April 25, 2016
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MILL CREEK WD NO 98

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No Iv-17?

Frd No Iv-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 Iv-17?

Frd No Iv-17 is owned by MILL CREEK WD NO 98 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Frd No Iv-17 built?

Frd No Iv-17 was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Iv-17?

Frd No Iv-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 Iv-17?

Frd No Iv-17 has a dam height of 23 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 Iv-17 last inspected?

Frd No Iv-17 was last inspected on April 25, 2016. 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.