Frd No 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.