Kickapoo Detention Dam No 3, located in Kickapoo, Kansas, is a private-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Missouri River. The dam is classified as a buttress core type, with a height of 43 feet and a hydraulic height of 40 feet. It has a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 4 acre-feet. The dam features a spillway width of 22 feet and has a low hazard potential.

Although the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated" and there is no specific completion date listed, its low hazard potential indicates that it poses minimal risk. Kickapoo Detention Dam No 3 does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, with no state permitting, inspection, or enforcement activities associated with it. This structure serves as an important infrastructure for managing flood risks in the area, showcasing the collaborative efforts between private owners and federal agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service to safeguard communities from potential water-related disasters in the region.