Frd No 1 (nebo Creek)
Frd No 1 (nebo Creek) is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 1 (nebo Creek)
The primary purpose of Frd No 1 (nebo Creek) 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 Delaware Wjd No 10 (local government). It impounds the Nebo Creek-tr near Half Mound.
The dam stands 42 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/16/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Half Mound |
| River/Stream | Nebo Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.42552, -95.58268 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DELAWARE WJD NO 10 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02329 |
| Federal ID | KS02329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |