Frd No 4-12 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frd No 5-11 Frd No 3-19
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Frd No 4-12, also known as Twin Caney Watershed Dam 4 12, is a local government-owned structure located in Chautauqua County, Kansas.
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Summary
This earth-type dam, constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Middle Caney Creek. Standing at a height of 38 feet with a hydraulic height of 35 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1223.15 acre-feet and a surface area of 16.83 acres.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Frd No 4-12 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The dam does not have outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 70 feet. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is currently not considered to be at risk for failure. Overall, Frd No 4-12 plays a crucial role in managing flood risk in the area and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and water resources in the event of heavy rainfall or severe weather events.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
890 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE CANEY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16.83 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
3.59 |
Nid Storage |
1223.15 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
39cfs |
Elk R At Elk Falls
|
35cfs |
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
|
63cfs |
Verdigris R At Independence
|
772cfs |
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
|
810cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
|
381cfs |
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 4-12