Frd No 7

Frd No 7 is a rockfill dam located in Rush County, Kansas, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Frd No 7

The primary purpose of Frd No 7 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 Sand Creek-tr near Albert.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 3,674 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,989 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2021.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyRush
Nearest CityAlbert
River/StreamSand Creek-tr
Coordinates38.54122, -99.29529

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length3,674 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,989 acre-ft
Max Storage1,989 acre-ft
Normal Storage119 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge3,373 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS05386
Federal IDKS05386
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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