Frd No 5
Frd No 5 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Kansas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Salt Creek Wjd No 46 (local government). It impounds the Second Creek near Minneapolis.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,891 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,245 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Minneapolis |
| River/Stream | Second Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.21096, -97.95711 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,891 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SALT CREEK WJD NO 46 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05067 |
| Federal ID | KS05067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |