Summary
This dam, standing at a height of 37.2 feet and stretching 1583 feet in length, has a storage capacity of 1471 acre-feet and serves the Walnut Creek watershed. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Frd No 22 is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 120 feet and has no outlet gates. Despite being in operation since 1983, the last inspection of Frd No 22 was conducted in November 2012, with its condition currently rated as 'Not Rated.' The dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps readiness are all unlisted, suggesting a need for updated safety protocols. As a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of Frd No 22 are crucial to ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and the sustainability of water resources in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frd No 22 presents an intriguing case study in dam management and regulation. Its location in the Walnut Creek watershed underscores the importance of effective flood risk reduction measures in mitigating potential disasters and safeguarding local ecosystems. As discussions around climate change and water infrastructure resilience continue to evolve, Frd No 22 serves as a focal point for examining the intersection of policy, engineering, and environmental stewardship in ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in Kansas.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
1583 |
Dam Height |
37.2 |
River Or Stream |
WALNUT CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Drainage Area |
7.09 |
Nid Storage |
1471 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Walnut C At Nekoma
|
4cfs |
Pawnee R Nr Burdett
|
0cfs |
Pawnee R At Rozel
|
3cfs |
Smoky Hill R Nr Schoenchen
|
2cfs |
Smoky Hill R Bl Schoenchen
|
1cfs |
Smoky Hill R Nr Arnold
|
1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Frd No 22