Frd No 18
Frd No 18 is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Kansas, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Frd No 18
The primary purpose of Frd No 18 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 Salt Creek-tr near Barnard.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,013 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 03/31/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Nearest City | Barnard |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.28536, -98.15978 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,013 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,013 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,344 cfs |
| 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 | 03/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05303 |
| Federal ID | KS05303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |