Frd No 10
Frd No 10 is an earth dam located in Elk County, Kansas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 10
The primary purpose of Frd No 10 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 West Painterhood Creek near Oak Valley.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,813 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 low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Nearest City | Oak Valley |
| River/Stream | West Painterhood Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.45764, -96.07570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,813 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,813 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 699 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELK RIVER WJD NO 47 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05400 |
| Federal ID | KS05400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |