Frd No 39
Frd No 39 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Kansas. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frd No 39
The primary purpose of Frd No 39 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 Salt Creek Wjd No 46 (local government). It impounds the Prosser Creek-tr near Barnard.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,214 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,590 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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 09/21/2021.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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 | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Barnard |
| River/Stream | Prosser Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.12647, -98.11971 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,214 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SALT CREEK WJD NO 46 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05472 |
| Federal ID | KS05472 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |