Frd No 11
Frd No 11 is a dam located in Shawnee County, Kansas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 11
The primary purpose of Frd No 11 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 Middle Branch Wakarusa River near Auburn.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,546 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | Auburn |
| River/Stream | Middle Branch Wakarusa River |
| Coordinates | 38.91047, -95.86583 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,546 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,546 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WAKARUSA WJD NO 35 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02422 |
| Federal ID | KS02422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |