Frd No 6 (Spillman Creek) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Lincoln, Kansas, Frd No 6 (Spillman Creek) is a local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the South Branch Spillman Creek.


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Summary

With a dam height of 40.5 feet and a length of 1700 feet, this structure has a NID storage capacity of 1770 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 4.68 square miles. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway width of 200 feet allows for a maximum discharge of 2017 cubic feet per second, minimizing the risk of overflow during heavy rainfall events.

The dam, completed in an unspecified year, has a hazard potential rated as low and a moderate risk assessment score of 3. While the condition of the dam is not rated, it is inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture with state regulatory oversight, ensuring its functionality and safety. The emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures for Frd No 6 are not specified, indicating a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness and response.

Overall, Frd No 6 (Spillman Creek) plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding, highlighting the importance of proper dam maintenance and monitoring. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike can appreciate the significance of this earth dam in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region, showcasing the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community safety.

Dam Length

1700

Dam Height

40.5

River Or Stream

SOUTH BRANCH SPILLMAN CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

32

Drainage Area

4.68

Nid Storage

1770

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

41
       
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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.