Mpd No 4

SIX MILE CREEK-TR· Shawnee, Kansas· Built 1972· 59 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Mpd No 4 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 59 ft (taller than 98.7% in KS)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Max Storage760 acre-ft
Normal Storage355 acre-ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDKS02417

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

WAKARUSA WJD NO 35

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mpd No 4?

Mpd No 4 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 Mpd No 4?

Mpd No 4 is owned by WAKARUSA WJD NO 35 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mpd No 4 built?

Mpd No 4 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Mpd No 4?

Mpd No 4 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 Mpd No 4?

Mpd No 4 has a dam height of 59 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.