Frd No 12 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Kansas, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 2,798 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Frd No 12
The primary purpose of Frd No 12 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 Upper Walnut Wjd No 33 (local government). It impounds the West Branch Walnut River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 2,798 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,909 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 03/27/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| River/Stream | West Branch Walnut River |
| Coordinates | 38.02371, -96.87119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,798 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,909 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,909 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Upper Walnut Wjd No 33 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09282 |
| Federal ID | KS09282 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |