Frd No 19 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Frd No 19, also known as Big Caney Watershed Dam 19, is a local government-owned structure in Cedar Vale, Kansas, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1967.


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Summary

The dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction for the North Cedar Creek-TR river or stream, with a dam height of 37 feet and a length of 780 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 322.05 acre-feet and a normal storage of 42 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7.57 acres and draining an area of 0.83 square miles.

This earth dam with a buttress core type has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While it has not been inspected recently, it is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 40 feet, and it has no outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk level, Frd No 19 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the surrounding area, under the supervision of the local government and state regulatory agencies.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

780

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

NORTH CEDAR CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.57

Hydraulic Height

33

Drainage Area

0.83

Nid Storage

322.05

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.