Frd No W-4
Frd No W-4 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Kansas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Frd No W-4
The primary purpose of Frd No W-4 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Fall River Wjd No 21 (local government). It impounds the Cat Creek near Eureka.
The dam stands 59 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2021.
At 59 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Eureka |
| River/Stream | Cat Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.96732, -96.54000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FALL RIVER WJD NO 21 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02124 |
| Federal ID | KS02124 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |