Frd No 32
Frd No 32 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Kansas, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frd No 32
The primary purpose of Frd No 32 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 Salt Creek Wjd No 46 (local government). It impounds the Rattlesnake Creek-tr near Barnard.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 307 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 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 09/02/2021.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Barnard |
| River/Stream | Rattlesnake Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.19918, -98.19507 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,274 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SALT CREEK WJD NO 46 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04667 |
| Federal ID | KS04667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |