Frd No 6

Frd No 6 is an earth dam located in Rush County, Kansas, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Frd No 6

The primary purpose of Frd No 6 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 Sand Creek-tr near Albert.

The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 2,643 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,326 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 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 02/10/2020.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyRush
Nearest CityAlbert
River/StreamSand Creek-tr
Coordinates38.53996, -99.27800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length2,643 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,326 acre-ft
Max Storage2,326 acre-ft
Normal Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge2,590 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/10/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS05385
Federal IDKS05385
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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