Frd No 30
Frd No 30 is an earth dam located in Cowley County, Kansas, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Frd No 30
The primary purpose of Frd No 30 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 Timber Creek Wjd No 38 (local government). It impounds the Cedar Creek-tr near Winfield.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,201 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 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 04/28/2023.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Nearest City | Winfield |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.29586, -96.95024 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,201 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TIMBER CREEK WJD NO 38 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02237 |
| Federal ID | KS02237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |