Frd No 12 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Frd No 12 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Diamond Springs, Kansas, designed by A&E, Bucher, Ratliff, and Willis.


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Summary

Completed in 1986, the primary purpose of this structure is flood risk reduction along Camp Creek. With a dam height of 28.1 feet and a storage capacity of 973 acre-feet, Frd No 12 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 12 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. With a spillway width of 60 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1624 cubic feet per second, Frd No 12 is equipped to handle high water flows and mitigate flood risks effectively. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering behind this dam and its contribution to water management in the region.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Length

1260

Dam Height

28.1

River Or Stream

CAMP CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20.9

Drainage Area

1.85

Nid Storage

973

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.