Frd No 38 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Frd No 38, located in Barnard, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on the Prosser Creek-Tr river.


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Summary

Completed in 1983, this dam stands at a height of 26.3 feet and has a storage capacity of 321.11 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 26.56 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated in "Not Rated" condition.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and no outlet gates. It has not been modified in recent years and does not have an established emergency action plan. Despite its moderate risk assessment, Frd No 38 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its safe operation and compliance with state regulations. Overall, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk management in the area, protecting downstream communities from potential inundation events.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Length

762

Dam Height

26.3

River Or Stream

PROSSER CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.31

Drainage Area

1.07

Nid Storage

321.11

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.