Frd No 7-31b
Frd No 7-31b is a dam located in Chautauqua County, Kansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 7-31b
The primary purpose of Frd No 7-31b 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 Twin Caney Wjd No 34 (local government). It impounds the Middle Caney Creek-tr near Sedan.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Nearest City | Sedan |
| River/Stream | Middle Caney Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.12715, -96.24809 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,520 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TWIN CANEY WJD NO 34 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02179 |
| Federal ID | KS02179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |