Located in Virgil, Kansas, Frd No 17-3, also known as Upper Verdigris Watershed Dam 17-3, is a crucial structure in flood risk reduction in the area. Constructed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans a length of 1165 feet, with a storage capacity of 607.96 acre-feet to help manage the flow of the Verdigris River.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 17-3 plays a vital role in protecting the Greenwood County community from potential flooding events. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of yet.

Despite not having outlet gates, this dam utilizes an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet to manage excess water flow during times of high discharge. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Frd No 17-3 serves as a key infrastructure in safeguarding the local area from the impacts of extreme weather events and climatic changes.