Frd No 44
Frd No 44 is an earth dam located in Ness County, Kansas, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 44
The primary purpose of Frd No 44 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 Wet Walnut Creek Wjd No 58 (local government). It impounds the Walnut Creek-tr near Ness City.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 2,095 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,659 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ness |
| Nearest City | Ness City |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.56442, -99.98563 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,095 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,659 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,659 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,596 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05374 |
| Federal ID | KS05374 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |