Frd No 97
Frd No 97 is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Kansas, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frd No 97
The primary purpose of Frd No 97 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 Upper Black Vermillion Wjd No 37 (local government). It impounds the N Fork Black Vermillion Rv-tr.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,871 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/02/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| River/Stream | N Fork Black Vermillion Rv-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.85177, -96.25956 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,871 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,871 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 349 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,435 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER BLACK VERMILLION WJD NO 37 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07415 |
| Federal ID | KS07415 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |