Frd No 15
Frd No 15 is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Kansas, built in 1983. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frd No 15
The primary purpose of Frd No 15 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 Fifth Creek-tr.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,262 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,045 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| River/Stream | Fifth Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.31615, -98.11380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,262 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,045 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,045 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,719 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SALT CREEK WJD NO 46 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05073 |
| Federal ID | KS05073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |