Frd No 7-25 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frd No 8-23 Frd No 7-31b
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Frd No 7-25, also known as Twin Caney Watershed No 7 25, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Sedan, Kansas.
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Summary
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS. With a buttress core type and a height of 56 feet, Frd No 7-25 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area, particularly along the Possum Creek.
This dam has a maximum storage capacity of 740 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for water management in Chautauqua County, Kansas. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Frd No 7-25 is a key infrastructure for ensuring the safety and resilience of the local community in the face of potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design features, this dam continues to be a crucial component of the water resource and climate management efforts in the region.
While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), it remains a critical piece of infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. The dam's importance is underscored by its regulatory oversight, regular inspections, and low hazard potential. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role and significance of structures like Frd No 7-25 is essential for ensuring the sustainable management of water resources and building resilience to the impacts of climate change in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
940 |
Dam Height |
56 |
River Or Stream |
POSSUM CREEK |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Nid Storage |
740 |
Structural Height |
56 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
56 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
41cfs |
Elk R At Elk Falls
|
39cfs |
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
|
60cfs |
Verdigris R At Independence
|
1110cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
|
384cfs |
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
|
1730cfs |
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 7-25