Frd No 24
Frd No 24 is a dam located in Cowley County, Kansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 24
The primary purpose of Frd No 24 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 Big Caney Wjd No 31 (local government). It impounds the Otter Creek-tr near Cedar Vale.
The dam stands 51 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 526 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Nearest City | Cedar Vale |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.21716, -96.55868 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BIG CANEY WJD NO 31 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02220 |
| Federal ID | KS02220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |