Frd No 24
Frd No 24 is an earth dam located in Rush County, Kansas, built in 1983. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frd No 24
The primary purpose of Frd No 24 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 Wet Walnut Creek Wjd No 58 (local government). It impounds the Walnut Creek-tr near Rush Center.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,144 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 697 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2021.
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 | Rush |
| Nearest City | Rush Center |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.48115, -99.32293 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,144 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,625 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05293 |
| Federal ID | KS05293 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |