Frd No 43 is an earth dam located in Ness County, Kansas, built in 1986. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 4,170 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Frd No 43
The primary purpose of Frd No 43 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 Ness City.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 4,170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,358 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 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 04/07/2021.
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 | Ness |
| Nearest City | Ness City |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.47291, -99.93397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,358 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,358 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27,756 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 | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05416 |
| Federal ID | KS05416 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |