Frd No 10
Frd No 10 is an earth dam located in Rush County, Kansas, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Frd No 10
The primary purpose of Frd No 10 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 Walnut Creek-tr near Timken.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 830 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Nearest City | Timken |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.43278, -99.21376 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 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 | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07711 |
| Federal ID | KS07711 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |