is a dam located in Chautauqua County, Kansas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of 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 Cedar Vale, City Of (local government). It impounds the Caney River near Cedar Vale.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 74 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 207 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Nearest City | Cedar Vale |
| River/Stream | Caney River |
| Coordinates | 37.11003, -96.49223 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 74 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 207 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CEDAR VALE, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02461 |
| Federal ID | KS02461 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |