Frd No 25-a
Frd No 25-a is an earth dam located in Elk County, Kansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 25-a
The primary purpose of Frd No 25-a 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 Spring Creek-tr near Cedar Vale.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,040 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 876 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 | Elk |
| Nearest City | Cedar Vale |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.32346, -96.50251 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 876 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 876 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| 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 | KS02260 |
| Federal ID | KS02260 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |