Frd No 32 is an earth dam located in Cowley County, Kansas, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 1,825 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Frd No 32
The primary purpose of Frd No 32 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 Cedar Creek-tr near New Salem.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 629 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Nearest City | New Salem |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.31893, -96.87793 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 629 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 629 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 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 | 04/29/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04363 |
| Federal ID | KS04363 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |