Frd No B2-22 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Clark/Ferguson Dam Frd No B1-17
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Frd No B2-22, also known as Bee Creek Watershed Dam B 2 22, is located in Chautauqua County, Kansas, specifically in the city of Havana.
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Summary
This earth dam, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1965, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Bee Creek-TR river or stream. With a dam height of 37 feet and a storage capacity of 1497.39 acre-feet, Frd No B2-22 plays a key role in managing water flow and protecting surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No B2-22 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced at the state level to ensure its functionality and safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition assessment status. Despite its moderate risk rating, management measures and emergency action plans are not currently available, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks associated with the structure. As a vital component of water resource management in the region, Frd No B2-22 demonstrates the collaborative efforts of local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in safeguarding communities from flood hazards.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Frd No B2-22 serves as a critical infrastructure project in the Kansas City District. Its buttress core type and uncontrolled spillway design contribute to its effectiveness in managing water flow and reducing the impact of flooding events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Frd No B2-22 in protecting communities and ecosystems underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
595 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
BEE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23.12 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
3.67 |
Nid Storage |
1497.39 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Verdigris R At Independence
|
640cfs |
Elk R At Elk Falls
|
33cfs |
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
37cfs |
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
|
695cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
|
374cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
|
206cfs |
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 B2-22