Frd No 17-2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Frd No 17-2, also known as Upper Verdigris Watershed Dam 17-2, is a local government-owned structure located in Virgil, Kansas.


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Summary

Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1967, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a buttress core type and a height of 40 feet, Frd No 17-2 has a storage capacity of 912 acre-feet and a normal storage of 93 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 16.81 acres.

Situated along the Verdigris River, this dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition. The last inspection was conducted in April 1997, with no recorded modifications since its completion in 1967. While Frd No 17-2 does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it meets regulatory standards for state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its low hazard potential, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Upper Verdigris Watershed.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Frd No 17-2 provides valuable insights into the infrastructure designed to manage water flow and reduce flood risks in Greenwood County, Kansas. With its strategic location and design features, this dam contributes to the overall resilience of the local community and ecosystem, showcasing the importance of effective water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

1040

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

VERDIGRIS RIVER-TR

Surface Area

16.81

Hydraulic Height

38

Nid Storage

912

Structural Height

41

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.