Mpd-1 is an earth dam located in Neosho County, Kansas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 47 ft47 ft tall and 880 ft long, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mpd-1
The primary purpose of Mpd-1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Thayer, City of (local government). It impounds the Chetopa Creek near Neodesha.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/21/2019.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Neosho |
| Nearest City | Neodesha |
| River/Stream | Chetopa Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.48348, -95.50187 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 527 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,603 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Thayer, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07444 |
| Federal ID | KS07444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |