Frd No 11-34 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frd No 12-3 Frd No 9-1
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Frd No 11-34, also known as the Twin Caney Watershed Dam 11 34, is a vital infrastructure located in Sedan, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS and owned by the local government.
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Summary
Completed in 1966, this buttress dam stands at a height of 63 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Bakers Branch Middle Caney Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 3,000 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 420 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Chautauqua County area.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 11-34 is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, this dam is essential for protecting the surrounding communities from potential flood events with a maximum discharge capacity of 6,400 cubic feet per second. Its strategic location and design make it a key component of the flood risk management system in the region, contributing to the overall resilience of the local water resources and climate adaptation efforts.
With its impressive design and significant impact on flood risk reduction, Frd No 11-34 stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience strategies. As a critical piece of infrastructure in the Twin Caney Watershed, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the communities and ecosystems in Chautauqua County, Kansas, highlighting the essential role of local government and federal agencies in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1900 |
Dam Height |
63 |
River Or Stream |
BAKERS BRANCH MIDDLE CANEY CR |
Hydraulic Height |
60 |
Nid Storage |
3000 |
Structural Height |
63 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
63 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Elk R At Elk Falls
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37cfs |
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
41cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
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381cfs |
Otter C At Climax
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20cfs |
Verdigris R At Independence
|
789cfs |
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
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63cfs |
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.
Area Campgrounds
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Quivira Scout Ranch
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Sedan City Park
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Moline City Park
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Frd No 11-34