Frd No 5 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dd No Sp-4 Frd No 7
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Frd No 5, also known as Whitewater River WS Dam No 5, is a local government-owned structure located in Marion, Kansas.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Whitewater River. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 868 acre-feet.
Maintained and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 5 has a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 1244 cubic feet per second. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, this dam has not undergone any recent modifications and has not had an inspection since 2009. With a normal storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, Frd No 5 covers a surface area of 14.57 acres and serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the details of Frd No 5 provide valuable insight into the management and regulation of dams in Kansas. With its important role in flood risk reduction along the Whitewater River, this earth dam exemplifies the efforts made by local governments and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and efficiency of water infrastructure. The data on Frd No 5 highlights the complexities and considerations involved in maintaining and monitoring dams for the benefit of both the environment and local communities.
Dam Length |
1900 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
WHITEWATER RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.57 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
1.33 |
Nid Storage |
868 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
|
215cfs |
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
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61cfs |
N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk
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1cfs |
Whitewater R At Towanda
|
64cfs |
L Arkansas R Nr Sedgwick
|
78cfs |
L Arkansas R At Valley Center
|
78cfs |
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 5