Frd No 7
Frd No 7 is an earth dam located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Frd No 7
The primary purpose of Frd No 7 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 Cross Creek Wjd No 42 (local government). It impounds the Bartlett Creek-tr near Emmett.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 833 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2021.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Nearest City | Emmett |
| River/Stream | Bartlett Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.31394, -96.08409 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 833 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 833 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,637 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CROSS CREEK WJD NO 42 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04523 |
| Federal ID | KS04523 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |