Frd No 15 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Frd No 15, located in Woodbine, Kansas, is a critical earth dam constructed in 2010 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Lyons Creek-TR.


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Summary

This dam has a height of 37.2 feet and a storage capacity of 2656.8 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 4.22 square miles. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with a moderate risk rating of 3.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 15 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced in compliance with state guidelines. The dam has no outlet gates and relies on an uncontrolled spillway for flow control. With a surface area of 39.5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 218.9 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Morris County area.

Overall, Frd No 15 is a vital piece of infrastructure designed to protect the community from flooding events. With its solid construction and satisfactory condition, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Kansas.

Year Completed

2010

Dam Length

1750

Dam Height

37.2

River Or Stream

LYONS CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

39.5

Drainage Area

4.22

Nid Storage

2656.8

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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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.