Frd No E-8
Frd No E-8 is an earth dam located in Greenwood County, Kansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Frd No E-8
The primary purpose of Frd No E-8 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 Fall River Wjd No 21 (local government). It impounds the Oleson Creek near Eureka.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,398 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Nearest City | Eureka |
| River/Stream | Oleson Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.97133, -96.40987 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,398 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,398 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 510 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FALL RIVER WJD NO 21 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02286 |
| Federal ID | KS02286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |