Frd No 3-1
Frd No 3-1 is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Kansas, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frd No 3-1
The primary purpose of Frd No 3-1 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 Upper Verdigris Wjd No 24 (local government). It impounds the Rock Creek near Madison.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,815 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,877 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Madison |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.26533, -96.30795 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,815 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,877 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,877 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,567 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER VERDIGRIS WJD NO 24 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02355 |
| Federal ID | KS02355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |