Frd No 4
Frd No 4 is an earth dam located in Chase County, Kansas, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 4
The primary purpose of Frd No 4 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 Middle Creek Wjd No 62 (local government). It impounds the Stribby Creek near Elmdale.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,397 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chase |
| Nearest City | Elmdale |
| River/Stream | Stribby Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.47928, -96.79576 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,397 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,397 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,311 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MIDDLE CREEK WJD NO 62 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05451 |
| Federal ID | KS05451 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |