Frd No 13
Frd No 13 is an earth dam located in Rush County, Kansas, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frd No 13
The primary purpose of Frd No 13 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 Otter Creek near Rush Center.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 4,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,406 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 02/26/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Nearest City | Rush Center |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.43466, -99.29891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,406 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,406 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 446 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,770 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07893 |
| Federal ID | KS07893 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |