Frd No 18 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Frd No 18 is a local government-owned Earth dam in Woodson County, Kansas, designed for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

With a height of 27 feet and a length of 690 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 194.45 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.2 acres. The dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Frd No 18 has not been formally rated for its condition. The dam does not have outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in July 2007, and the emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unspecified. While the dam meets state jurisdiction requirements, there is room for improvement in terms of maintaining up-to-date emergency procedures and risk assessment protocols.

Overall, Frd No 18 serves a crucial role in flood risk reduction in Woodson County, Kansas. As a vital piece of infrastructure overseen by the local government and state regulatory agency, continued monitoring and maintenance will be essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this dam in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.

Dam Length

690

Dam Height

27

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.2

Drainage Area

0.61

Nid Storage

194.45

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.