Frd No 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Frd No 3 is a concrete dam located in Cowley, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Crooked Creek-TR.


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Summary

Completed in 1990, this structure stands at a height of 25.2 feet with a length of 1050 feet, providing a storage capacity of 855 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway width of 40 feet helps manage maximum discharge rates of up to 1300 cubic feet per second.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 3 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for its condition. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Although lacking an emergency action plan and updated inspection information, Frd No 3 remains a key asset in water resource management in Kansas, ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding areas.

Year Completed

1990

Dam Length

1050

Dam Height

25.2

River Or Stream

CROOKED CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

1.95

Nid Storage

855

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.