Frd No 23 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Cowley County, Kansas, Frd No 23, also known as Timber Creek Watershed Dam 23, was completed in 1968 to serve as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure.


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Summary

Designed by A&E and USDA SCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans a length of 1420 feet, with a storage capacity of 731.1 acre-feet. Situated in the Dutch Creek-TR river/stream system, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flood hazards.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 23 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, ensuring effective water management during times of high discharge. Despite not having outlet gates, the dam's structural integrity and design make it a reliable asset for flood control in the region.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frd No 23 offers an intriguing insight into the intersection of infrastructure, environmental management, and risk assessment. With its historical significance and ongoing role in safeguarding the community from flooding, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in mitigating natural disasters and preserving the local ecosystem.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

1420

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

DUTCH CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.62

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

0.76

Nid Storage

731.1

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.
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