Frd No 4a (Mission Creek) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.