Friend Community Dd
Key Takeaway
Friend Community Dd is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 3,620 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00724 |
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
KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Friend Community Dd?
Friend Community Dd 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 Friend Community Dd?
Friend Community Dd is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Friend Community Dd built?
Friend Community Dd was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Friend Community Dd?
Friend Community Dd 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 Friend Community Dd?
Friend Community Dd 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.