Frd No 4-C (Mission Creek)

MISSION CREEK-TR· Marshall, Kansas· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Frd No 4-C (Mission Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage646 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDKS02387

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE)

Local Government

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Mission Creek 3-A

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Low Hazard 41 ft

Frd No 4a (Mission Creek)

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Low Hazard 48 ft

Dam KS01361

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Frd No 5b (Mission Creek)

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Low Hazard 42 ft

Mission Creek 6-3

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Low Hazard 19 ft

Mission Creek 6-B

Pawnee, NE

Low Hazard 27 ft

Plum Creek 2-E

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Low Hazard 29 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frd No 4-C (Mission Creek)?

Frd No 4-C (Mission Creek) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Frd No 4-C (Mission Creek)?

Frd No 4-C (Mission Creek) is owned by VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Frd No 4-C (Mission Creek)?

Frd No 4-C (Mission Creek) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Frd No 4-C (Mission Creek)?

Frd No 4-C (Mission Creek) has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.