Frd No 14 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Frd No 14, also known as Little Delaware Mission WS Dam 14, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Muscotah, Atchison, Kansas.
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Summary
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam was completed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 735 feet, Frd No 14 plays a crucial role in managing water flow along Grasshopper Creek-TR, with a drainage area of 0.13 square miles.
This buttress-type dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition. While it has a normal storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, it can hold up to 175 acre-feet of water in case of flooding. Despite not having a spillway, Frd No 14 has a spillway width of 40 feet to safely release excess water. With no associated structures and no recent inspection data available, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of mitigating flood risks in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Frd No 14 to be an intriguing example of local government infrastructure designed to protect against flooding in Atchison, Kansas. Its historical construction by the USDA NRCS and ongoing regulation by the Kansas Department of Agriculture highlight the collaborative efforts needed to manage water resources effectively. As a key component of the flood risk reduction strategy in the area, Frd No 14 demonstrates the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to ensure their continued effectiveness in safeguarding communities and the environment from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
735 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
GRASSHOPPER CREEK-TR |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.13 |
Nid Storage |
175 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
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34cfs |
Stranger C Nr Potter
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199cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
26600cfs |
Soldier C Nr Delia
|
2cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
14cfs |
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 14