Frd No 5 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Frd No 5, also known as Wakarusa Watershed Dam 5, is a crucial infrastructure managed by the local government in Shawnee, Kansas.


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Summary

Built by the USDA NRCS in 1972, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 29.7 feet and plays a primary role in flood risk reduction along the Six Mile Creek-TR. With a maximum storage capacity of 601.1 acre-feet and a normal storage of 72 acre-feet, Frd No 5 covers a surface area of 14.6 acres.

Despite its importance, Frd No 5 has been assessed as being in poor condition, with a high hazard potential. The dam lacks an emergency action plan and has not been updated in recent years, raising concerns about its ability to withstand potential emergencies. The dam is under the regulatory authority of the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections, but further risk management measures may be needed to ensure the safety and resilience of this critical water resource infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition and management of Frd No 5 will be crucial to mitigating flood risks in the region.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

1300

Dam Height

29.7

River Or Stream

SIX MILE CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14.6

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

601.1

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.