Frd No 5
Frd No 5 is an earth dam located in Shawnee County, Kansas, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frd No 5
The primary purpose of Frd No 5 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 Wakarusa Wjd No 35 (local government). It impounds the Six Mile Creek-tr near Wakarusa.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 601 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | Wakarusa |
| River/Stream | Six Mile Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.94454, -95.75192 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WAKARUSA WJD NO 35 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02418 |
| Federal ID | KS02418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |