Frd No 2
Frd No 2 is an earth dam located in Cowley County, Kansas, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frd No 2
The primary purpose of Frd No 2 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 Walnut Wjd No 60 (local government). It impounds the Spring Creek-tr near Winfield.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 613 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/16/2021.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Nearest City | Winfield |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.31070, -97.06759 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,094 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07112 |
| Federal ID | KS07112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |