Frd No 5b (Mission Creek)
Key Takeaway
Frd No 5b (Mission Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 94.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 215 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04281 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frd No 5b (Mission Creek)?
Frd No 5b (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 5b (Mission Creek)?
Frd No 5b (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.
When was Frd No 5b (Mission Creek) built?
Frd No 5b (Mission Creek) was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Frd No 5b (Mission Creek)?
Frd No 5b (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 5b (Mission Creek)?
Frd No 5b (Mission Creek) has a dam height of 42 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.