Frd No 6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Frd No 6, also known as Rock Creek Watershed Dam 6, is a local government-owned structure located in Butler County, Kansas.


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Summary

Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, and providing a stock or small fish pond. With a height of 32.7 feet and a length of 1700 feet, Frd No 6 has a storage capacity of 2690.6 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 32.5 acres.

Situated on Chigger Creek, Frd No 6 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the structure meets guidelines for emergency action plans, although specific details such as the last revision date or inundation maps are not provided in the data.

Overall, Frd No 6 plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, providing flood protection and supporting local ecosystems. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience can appreciate the importance of structures like Frd No 6 in safeguarding communities and the environment from the impacts of extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

1700

Dam Height

32.7

River Or Stream

CHIGGER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

32.5

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

6.67

Nid Storage

2690.6

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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