Frd No 4
Frd No 4 is an earth dam located in Chase County, Kansas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frd No 4
The primary purpose of Frd No 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 Silver Creek Wjd No 25 (local government). It impounds the Silver Creek near Cottonwood Falls.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 953 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/30/2017.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chase |
| Nearest City | Cottonwood Falls |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.35121, -96.76815 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 953 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 953 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SILVER CREEK WJD NO 25 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02152 |
| Federal ID | KS02152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |