Frd No 31
Frd No 31 is an earth dam located in Cowley County, Kansas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 31
The primary purpose of Frd No 31 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 Big Caney Wjd No 31 (local government). It impounds the Otter Creek near Cedar Vale.
The dam stands 69 feet tall and stretches 1,975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,919 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 69 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Nearest City | Cedar Vale |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.24784, -96.57330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,919 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,919 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 624 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,341 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BIG CANEY WJD NO 31 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02222 |
| Federal ID | KS02222 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |