Dam 3, located in Crawford, Kansas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1988 for irrigation purposes on Hickory Creek-TR. Standing at 23 feet high and spanning 1400 feet in length, Dam 3 has a storage capacity of 148.6 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 300 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as low hazard potential and having a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance.

Designed by SCS, Dam 3 does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, but it is situated within the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam does not have any associated structures or outlet gates, and its spillway width is 35 feet. While Dam 3 currently poses minimal risk, the lack of recent inspections and maintenance raises concerns about its long-term safety and functionality. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the condition and regulatory oversight of Dam 3 to ensure its continued effectiveness for irrigation purposes.