Frd No 33
Frd No 33 is an earth dam located in Elk County, Kansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 33
The primary purpose of Frd No 33 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 Spring Creek near Cedar Vale.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,519 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. 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 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Nearest City | Cedar Vale |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.33007, -96.49554 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,519 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,519 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
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 | KS02262 |
| Federal ID | KS02262 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |