Frd No 3, also known as Silver Creek Watershed Dam 3, is a crucial flood risk reduction structure located in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and has a hydraulic height of 36 feet, with a total length of 1115 feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 290 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 3 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While the risk assessment for this structure is moderate, measures for risk management are not specified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.

Frd No 3 has a normal storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the Silver Creek-TR watershed. With its uncontrolled spillway type and a surface area of 15.93 acres, this dam is a critical component of the local water resource infrastructure. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the importance of maintaining and upgrading such structures becomes increasingly apparent for the protection of communities and ecosystems downstream.