Frd No 5 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frd No 4 Dd No 106 (Ronsick)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Frd No 5 is a rockfill dam located in Chase, Kansas, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Built in 1992 by the Soil Conservation Service and USDA NRCS, this structure stands at 35 feet high and stretches 600 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 516 acre-feet, the dam serves to control the flow of the Stribby Creek-TR river or stream, covering a drainage area of 1.61 square miles.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 5 is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk mitigation. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk based on a risk assessment conducted. While the structure has not been assessed for its current condition, its emergency action plan and risk management measures are not specified in the available data. As a vital asset for the local government, Frd No 5 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
STRIBBY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
1.61 |
Nid Storage |
516 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
|
215cfs |
N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk
|
1cfs |
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
|
61cfs |
Neosho R At Council Grove
|
4cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth
|
898cfs |
Neosho R Nr Americus
|
75cfs |
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.
Frd No 5