Frd No 4a, also known as Mission Creek Watershed Site 4a, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Oketo, Kansas.
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Constructed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet and stretches 1380 feet in length. Its primary purpose is to mitigate flood risks in the Mission Creek-TR watershed, with a normal storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 4651 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Frd No 4a is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment categorizes this dam as moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. With a drainage area of 2.8 square miles and a storage capacity of 1029.45 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events in the region.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1380 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
MISSION CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.22 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
2.8 |
Nid Storage |
1029.45 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
48 |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
|
131cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
164cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
14cfs |
Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort
|
43cfs |
L Blue R Nr Barnes
|
99cfs |
Little Blue R At Hollenberg
|
70cfs |