Frd No 42 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Kansas, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 47 ft47 ft tall and 1,800 ft long, taller than 91% 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 42
The primary purpose of Frd No 42 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 West Branch Elkhorn Creek near Ada.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,063 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/09/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Ada |
| River/Stream | West Branch Elkhorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.12871, -98.03465 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,063 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,063 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,571 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Salt Creek Wjd No 46 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07729 |
| Federal ID | KS07729 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |