Frd No 5
Frd No 5 is a dam located in Dickinson County, Kansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 5
The primary purpose of Frd No 5 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 Turkey Creek Wjd No 32 (local government). It impounds the East Turkey Creek-tr near Enterprise.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 1,575 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,003 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Dickinson |
| Nearest City | Enterprise |
| River/Stream | East Turkey Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.62780, -97.12077 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,003 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,003 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 206 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 32 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02251 |
| Federal ID | KS02251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |