Frd No 30
Frd No 30 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Kansas, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 30
The primary purpose of Frd No 30 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 Salt Creek Wjd No 46 (local government). It impounds the Rattlesnake Creek near Barnard.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,429 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 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 05/19/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Barnard |
| River/Stream | Rattlesnake Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.19179, -98.24113 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,429 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,429 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SALT CREEK WJD NO 46 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07730 |
| Federal ID | KS07730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |