Frd No 8-34
Frd No 8-34 is a dam located in Chautauqua County, Kansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Frd No 8-34
The primary purpose of Frd No 8-34 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 Rock Creek near Sedan.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,270 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 669 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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.
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 | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.14080, -96.29598 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 669 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 669 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TWIN CANEY WJD NO 34 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02181 |
| Federal ID | KS02181 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |