Dd No 4a dam
Dd No 4a
Dd No 4a, located in Peabody, Kansas, is a vital structure owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Completed in 1995, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Doyle Creek-TR river or stream. With a height of 19.8 feet and a length of 1780 feet, Dd No 4a has a storage capacity of 743.9 acre-feet, making it a crucial asset in managing water resources in Marion County.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dd No 4a plays a significant role in debris control and flood risk reduction within the region. The dam, designed by REH & Associates, has a normal storage capacity of 94.2 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 27.7 acres. While the structure has not been rated for its condition, it falls under moderate risk assessment category (3), indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure its effective functioning in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community and environment.
Overall, Dd No 4a stands as a testament to local government efforts in water resource management and climate resilience. As a key element in the flood risk reduction strategy for Marion County, this earth dam serves as a critical infrastructure asset that requires continued monitoring and maintenance to safeguard against potential risks and ensure its long-term effectiveness in protecting the community from flooding events.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dd No 4a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood R Nr Florence | 99 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Cedar Point | 31 cfs | → |
| N Cottonwood R Bl Marion Lk | 9 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 27 cfs | → |
| L Arkansas R Nr Sedgwick | 20 cfs | → |
| L Arkansas R At Hwy 50 Nr Halstead | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dd No 4a.
Boat launches
- 200th Street Marion County
- Chelsea
- East 45th Street North 1221, Park City
- East 29th Street North Wichita
- Wichita
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Newton - Sand Creek
- Newton - Spring Lake Ponds
- Harvey County Camp Hawk
- El Dorado East Park Pond
- Harvey County West Lake
- Augusta - Santa Fe Lake
More reservoirs
Track Dd No 4a in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dd No 4a
Where does the data for Dd No 4a come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Dd No 4a.