Frd No 23 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Frd No 23, located in Mitchell County, Kansas, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Little Creek-TR river or stream.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at a height of 42.6 feet and with a length of 1230 feet, provides a storage capacity of 2153 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 37.4 acres. The dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and is under state jurisdiction, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and functionality.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Frd No 23 is rated as having a moderate risk level (3). The dam has not been assessed for its condition, and no emergency action plan (EAP) or inundation maps have been prepared or updated. With no associated structures, outlet gates, or locks, the dam relies on an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 300 feet to manage excess water flow. The risk management measures and risk assessment for Frd No 23 are currently unspecified, indicating potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and infrastructure maintenance.

Dam Length

1230

Dam Height

42.6

River Or Stream

LITTLE CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

37.4

Drainage Area

8.23

Nid Storage

2153

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

43
       
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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.