Farm Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Elsea Barber State Fishing Lake
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Farm Pond, located in Barber County, Kansas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock watering, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam, constructed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), is an earth structure with a height of 24.3 feet and a length of 580 feet. The pond has a storage capacity of 105.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres, providing essential water resources for the local community.
Despite being privately owned, Farm Pond is not regulated or inspected by the state agencies. The hazard potential of the dam is categorized as low, and its condition has not been officially assessed. While the pond does not have spillway gates or locks, the structure has a spillway width of 100 feet. The dam's primary purpose, combined with its location near West Cedar Creek, highlights its significance in terms of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the potential of Farm Pond, its historical context and future implications on water availability in Barber County merit further investigation. The pond's strategic location, close to the Kansas City District, and its association with the West Cedar Creek watershed underscore its importance in sustaining both agricultural and ecological systems. Understanding the dam's design, storage capacity, and potential risks can inform decision-making processes for enhancing water security and climate adaptation efforts in the area.
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
24.3 |
River Or Stream |
WEST CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
105.2 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Medicine Lodge R Nr Kiowa
|
110cfs |
Sf Ninnescah R Nr Pratt
|
8cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River Nr Alva
|
94cfs |
Cimarron River Near Buffalo
|
81cfs |
Rattlesnake C Nr Macksville
|
1cfs |
Bluff Creek Nr Buttermilk
|
41cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Farm Pond