Dd No M-3 is a locally owned earth dam located in Franklin, Kansas, designed by King Engr. and completed in 1992 for flood risk reduction. The dam stands at a height of 25.6 feet with a length of 830 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 226 acre-feet and a normal storage of 41.16 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated", Dd No M-3 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring its safety and functionality.

Situated within the Tulsa District of Kansas, Dd No M-3 serves its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, covering a drainage area of 0.57 square miles. Despite not having a spillway type listed, the dam features a spillway width of 50 feet and has no associated locks. The last inspection was conducted in January 2012 with a frequency of 0, indicating a need for updated assessments and emergency action plans. With its coordinates at 38.551073 latitude and -95.370535 longitude, Dd No M-3 remains a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region and highlights the importance of proper maintenance and regulatory oversight in ensuring public safety and environmental protection.