Frd No L-1
Key Takeaway
Frd No L-1 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,885 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 333 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02414 |
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
SPRING CREEK WJD NO 16
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No L-1?
Frd No L-1 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 L-1?
Frd No L-1 is owned by SPRING CREEK WJD NO 16 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frd No L-1 built?
Frd No L-1 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 L-1?
Frd No L-1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Frd No L-1?
Frd No L-1 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.
When was Frd No L-1 last inspected?
Frd No L-1 was last inspected on October 29, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.