Frd No 32
Frd No 32 is an earth dam located in Ness County, Kansas, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 32
The primary purpose of Frd No 32 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 Wet Walnut Creek Wjd No 58 (local government). It impounds the Alexander Dry Creek-tr near Alexander.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,373 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/1992. That was over 33 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ness |
| Nearest City | Alexander |
| River/Stream | Alexander Dry Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.55621, -99.63489 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,373 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,770 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07620 |
| Federal ID | KS07620 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |