Frd No 39
Frd No 39 is an earth dam located in Ness County, Kansas, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 39
The primary purpose of Frd No 39 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 Wet Walnut Creek-tr near Bazine.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 4,319 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,870 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ness |
| Nearest City | Bazine |
| River/Stream | Wet Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.49889, -99.78082 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,319 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,870 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,870 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,990 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07707 |
| Federal ID | KS07707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |