Frd No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dd No Sp-10 Dd No Sp-3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Frd No 2, also known as Whitewater River Watershed No 2, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Towanda, Butler County, Kansas.
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Summary
Owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam is regulated and permitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. With a height of 35 feet and a length of 2400 feet, Frd No 2 has a storage capacity of 1482 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 970 cubic feet per second.
The dam, classified as a buttress core type, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the East Branch Whitewater River. Despite its low hazard potential, Frd No 2 has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is no information available on its last inspection date. While it lacks emergency action plans and inundation maps, the structure is equipped with a 40-foot spillway and has no associated locks or gates for water flow control.
Frd No 2 stands as a crucial infrastructure for managing flood risks in the Whitewater River watershed. Its strategic location and design play a significant role in protecting downstream communities from potential inundation events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the operational and regulatory aspects of Frd No 2 can provide valuable insights into the broader context of water management and infrastructure resilience in Kansas.
Dam Length |
2400 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
EAST BRANCH WHITEWATER RIV-TR |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
1482 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
|
61cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
|
215cfs |
Whitewater R At Towanda
|
64cfs |
N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk
|
1cfs |
L Arkansas R At Valley Center
|
78cfs |
L Arkansas R Nr Sedgwick
|
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 2