Frd No 31 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Frd No 31, also known as Timber Creek Watershed Dam 31, is a local government-owned earth dam in Winfield, Kansas, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1972.


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Summary

This dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the Cedar Creek-TR watershed, with a height of 43 feet and a storage capacity of 742.11 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition assessment, with a moderate risk level.

Located in Cowley County, Frd No 31 spans 960 feet in length and covers a surface area of 14.25 acres, draining a 1.77 square mile watershed. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and has no outlet gates. Despite not having a designated inspection frequency or last inspection date, the dam is regulated and permitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.

With its strategic location and design, Frd No 31 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area while also providing valuable water resource management benefits. Its presence underscores the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience and underscores the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies in safeguarding communities against potential natural disasters.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

960

Dam Height

43

River Or Stream

CEDAR CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14.25

Hydraulic Height

40

Drainage Area

1.77

Nid Storage

742.11

Structural Height

43

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

43
       
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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.