Frd No 15
Frd No 15 is an earth dam located in Cowley County, Kansas, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frd No 15
The primary purpose of Frd No 15 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 Timber Creek Wjd No 38 (local government). It impounds the Timber Creek near Floral.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 722 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Nearest City | Floral |
| River/Stream | Timber Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.36725, -96.78925 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 722 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 722 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TIMBER CREEK WJD NO 38 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02230 |
| Federal ID | KS02230 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |