Frd No 2
Frd No 2 is an earth dam located in Morris County, Kansas, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frd No 2
The primary purpose of Frd No 2 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 Lyons Creek Wjd No 41 (local government). It impounds the Lime Creek near Herington.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,222 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 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 04/20/2023.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% 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 | Morris |
| Nearest City | Herington |
| River/Stream | Lime Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.63388, -96.92456 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LYONS CREEK WJD NO 41 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04537 |
| Federal ID | KS04537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |