Dam 5, also known as Ksnoname 3924, is a private dam located in Ashland, Kansas on the East Branch Bear Creek. Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this buttress dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a hydraulic height of 30 feet. With a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet and a normal storage of 39 acre-feet, Dam 5 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Owned by a private entity, Dam 5 is regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a spillway width of 134 feet to handle a maximum discharge of 1380 cubic feet per second. With its location in Clark County, Kansas, Dam 5 serves as a vital infrastructure for water supply, irrigation, and flood control purposes in the region.

While Dam 5 has not been rated for its condition assessment, it remains a key feature in the water management system of the area. With its construction overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and its operation meeting state permitting and inspection requirements, Dam 5 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and efficiency of water resources in Kansas.