Frd No 9 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Frd No 9, located in Butler County, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1980 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Maple Creek.


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Summary

With a dam height of 23.9 feet and a length of 2200 feet, Frd No 9 has a storage capacity of 1051.9 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 2.22 square miles. Despite having a low hazard potential and being in a moderate risk category, the dam is not currently rated for its condition and has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance assessments.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 9 is regulated and permitted at the state level, with inspection, enforcement, and permitting procedures in place to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, and no outlet gates for water release. While there are no associated structures or locks, Frd No 9 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community of Rock. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Frd No 9's design, construction, and operational details fascinating as they contribute to the overall flood risk reduction efforts in the area.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

2200

Dam Height

23.9

River Or Stream

MAPLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

29.2

Drainage Area

2.22

Nid Storage

1051.9

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.