Frd No 4-B (Mission Creek) dam
Frd No 4-B (Mission Creek)
Frd No 4-B (Mission Creek) is a crucial structure owned by the local government in Oketo, Kansas, designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Mission Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet, with a hydraulic height of 38 feet, providing a storage capacity of 649.62 acre-feet to protect the surrounding area. Located in Marshall County, this dam plays a significant role in flood risk reduction in the region, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
The dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. While its condition assessment is not rated, the structure is designed for uncontrolled spillway discharge during high water events. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Frd No 4-B serves as a critical infrastructure for the community, ensuring the safety and protection of residents and properties along Mission Creek. Despite being non-USACE, the dam's importance in managing water resources and climate-related challenges cannot be understated.
Overall, Frd No 4-B (Mission Creek) stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government and state agencies in safeguarding the region from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design features, this earth dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience in Marshall County, Kansas. As climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of such structures in mitigating natural hazards like floods is essential for promoting sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the area.
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 Frd No 4-B (Mission Creek) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 653 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 665 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 62 cfs | → |
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 83 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 331 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frd No 4-B (Mission Creek).
Boat launches
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Burchard Lake Wma
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Iron Horse Trail Lake
- Diamond Lake Wma
Track Frd No 4-B (Mission Creek) 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 Frd No 4-B (Mission Creek)
Where does the data for Frd No 4-B (Mission Creek) 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 Frd No 4-B (Mission Creek).