Frd No 22 is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Kansas, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 68 ft68 ft tall and 2,700 ft long, taller than 96% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Frd No 22
The primary purpose of Frd No 22 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 Salt Creek near Barnard.
The dam stands 68 feet tall and stretches 2,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2023.
At 68 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Nearest City | Barnard |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.32490, -98.25520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41,090 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Salt Creek Wjd No 46 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07380 |
| Federal ID | KS07380 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |