Frd A
Frd A is a dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Frd A
The primary purpose of Frd A 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 Wakarusa Wjd No 35 (local government). It impounds the Little Wakarusa Creek near Eudora.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,080 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Eudora |
| River/Stream | Little Wakarusa Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.83366, -95.11533 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,017 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WAKARUSA WJD NO 35 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02257 |
| Federal ID | KS02257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |