Frd No 12
Frd No 12 is an earth dam located in Marion County, Kansas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
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 Middle Creek Wjd No 62 (local government). It impounds the Middle Creek-tr near Elmdale.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 845 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 815 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 11/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Elmdale |
| River/Stream | Middle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.46472, -96.86351 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 845 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 815 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 815 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,990 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MIDDLE CREEK WJD NO 62 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05452 |
| Federal ID | KS05452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |