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. 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.