Frd No R-3
Key Takeaway
Frd No R-3 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 | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02416 |
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 R-3?
Frd No R-3 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 R-3?
Frd No R-3 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 R-3 built?
Frd No R-3 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 R-3?
Frd No R-3 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 R-3?
Frd No R-3 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.