Frd No 25
Frd No 25 is an earth dam located in Rush County, Kansas, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frd No 25
The primary purpose of Frd No 25 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 Rush Center.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,199 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Nearest City | Rush Center |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.48325, -99.35199 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,230 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 | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07721 |
| Federal ID | KS07721 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |