Frd No 16
Frd No 16 is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Kansas, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Frd No 16
The primary purpose of Frd No 16 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 Fifth Creek-tr.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,359 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2020.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| River/Stream | Fifth Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.31001, -98.12129 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,359 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,359 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,071 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 | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05074 |
| Federal ID | KS05074 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |