Frd No 52, located in Ness County, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1984 for flood risk reduction along the South Fork Walnut Creek. The dam stands at a height of 47.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 7,343 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 35.9 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes state inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

This structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. With a spillway width of 100 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, Frd No 52 is equipped to handle maximum discharges of up to 6,262 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been rated for its current condition, it remains operational and continues to provide flood protection to the surrounding area. As a significant asset in the area's water resource management, Frd No 52 exemplifies the collaboration between local government and federal agencies in safeguarding communities from potential flooding events.