is a dam located in Montgomery County, Kansas, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cherryvale, City Of (local government). It impounds the Drum Creek-tr near Cherryvale.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Cherryvale |
| River/Stream | Drum Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.25627, -95.55090 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHERRYVALE, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03896 |
| Federal ID | KS03896 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |