Frd No 12 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Whitewater, Kansas, on the East Branch Whitewater River. Completed in 1985, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a height of 23.8 feet and a length of 2700 feet. With a storage capacity of 1676 acre-feet, the dam helps to manage floodwaters from the 2.74 square mile drainage area, with a maximum discharge of 971 cubic feet per second.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Frd No 12 currently lacks a condition assessment and emergency action plan. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 40 feet, and it does not have any outlet gates. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, the dam's condition remains unrated, and it is not equipped with an emergency action plan that meets guidelines. Although the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps are not specified, it is important for the dam's owners to prioritize the development of an emergency action plan and ensure regular inspections to maintain the dam's safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction.