is a dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
is a dam in Jefferson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Mcbride (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek-tr near Valley Falls.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Valley Falls |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.31416, -95.54940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MCBRIDE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02745 |
| Federal ID | KS02745 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |