Located in Chase, Kansas, Frd No 3 is a local government-owned Earth dam completed in 1988 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Stribby Creek-TR river or stream.
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Standing at a height of 27.7 feet with a length of 850 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet and a normal storage of 40 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment due to its location and design.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 3 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam, designed by A&E and SCS, has a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 1304 cfs. With no outlet gates and a buttress core type, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and protecting the surrounding communities from potential inundation.
While the condition assessment of Frd No 3 is currently not rated, the dam is monitored regularly to adhere to safety guidelines and emergency preparedness protocols. With a thorough risk management plan in place and a designated emergency action plan, Frd No 3 serves as a vital infrastructure asset in safeguarding against flooding events and ensuring water resource sustainability in the area.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
27.7 |
River Or Stream |
STRIBBY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
1.39 |
Nid Storage |
450 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk
|
1cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
|
215cfs |
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
|
61cfs |
Neosho R At Council Grove
|
4cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
|
898cfs |
Neosho R Nr Americus
|
75cfs |