Frd No 17-4 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frd No 17-3 Frd No 17-5
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Quincy, Kansas, Frd No 17-4, also known as Upper Verdigris Watershed Dam 17-4, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1967, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a hydraulic height of 33 feet, with a length of 1030 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 1775.02 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the Greenwood County region.
The dam, under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and effectiveness. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, the dam has not been inspected since June 1979. Despite its condition being unrated, the structure continues to play a crucial role in managing the local drainage area of 5.83 square miles and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1930 cubic feet per second, safeguarding the surrounding community from potential inundation events.
Although lacking in recent assessments and emergency preparedness procedures, Frd No 17-4 remains a vital infrastructure in the flood management system of the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of such structures and advocating for their maintenance and updates is crucial to ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in Kansas.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1030 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
VERDIGRIS RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33.73 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
5.83 |
Nid Storage |
1775.02 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Verdigris R Nr Virgil
|
183cfs |
Neosho R At Burlington
|
2740cfs |
Otter C At Climax
|
22cfs |
Neosho R Nr Iola
|
2530cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
|
384cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
|
898cfs |
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.
Frd No 17-4