Frd No 28
Frd No 28 is an earth dam located in Rush County, Kansas, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 28
The primary purpose of Frd No 28 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 near Rush Center.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,785 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 09/01/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Nearest City | Rush Center |
| River/Stream | Wet Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.49726, -99.44761 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,785 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,785 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,029 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 | 09/01/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07720 |
| Federal ID | KS07720 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |