Frd No 7
Frd No 7 is a rockfill 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 7
The primary purpose of Frd No 7 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 24 feet tall and stretches 3,674 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,989 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 04/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Nearest City | Albert |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.54122, -99.29529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,674 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,989 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,989 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,373 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05386 |
| Federal ID | KS05386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |