Frd No 12
Frd No 12 is an earth dam located in Elk County, Kansas, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 12
The primary purpose of Frd No 12 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 Elk River Wjd No 47 (local government). It impounds the Little Hitchen Creek near Longton.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,053 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/19/2024.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Nearest City | Longton |
| River/Stream | Little Hitchen Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.43686, -96.14143 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,053 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,053 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,956 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELK RIVER WJD NO 47 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05393 |
| Federal ID | KS05393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |