Frd No 43 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Kansas, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 50 ft50 ft tall and 1,516 ft long, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Frd No 43
The primary purpose of Frd No 43 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 Salt Creek Wjd No 46 (local government). It impounds the East Elkhorn Creek-tr near Ada.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,516 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,309 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2019.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Ada |
| River/Stream | East Elkhorn Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.11954, -98.00426 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,516 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,309 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,309 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Salt Creek Wjd No 46 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04670 |
| Federal ID | KS04670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |