Mpd-1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Mpd-1, located in Neodesha, Kansas, is a significant earth dam with a height of 47 feet and a length of 880 feet.


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Summary

This dam was designed by SHETLAR/GRIFFITH/SHETLAR and serves the primary purpose of water supply, with additional benefits for flood risk reduction. The dam has a storage capacity of 1185.4 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 527.5 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2603 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Mpd-1 is state-regulated and has undergone regular inspections, with a hazard potential rated as significant. The condition assessment of the dam is fair, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 100 feet. Despite moderate risk, the dam has not been modified in recent years and has no outlet gates. The surrounding area includes Chetopa Creek and covers a drainage area of 1.44 square miles.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Mpd-1 an essential infrastructure for water supply and flood risk reduction in Neodesha, Kansas. Its strategic location and design by reputable engineers ensure the safety and reliability of the dam. With its regulated state jurisdiction and significant hazard potential, Mpd-1 presents an opportunity for further study and monitoring to ensure the continued safety and efficiency of its operations.

Dam Length

880

Dam Height

47

River Or Stream

CHETOPA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

45.1

Drainage Area

1.44

Nid Storage

1185.4

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

47
       
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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.