Dams in Cherokee County, Kansas
9Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Cherokee County, Kansas
Cherokee County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Cherokee County is 57 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Riverton Bypass Spillway at 43 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Bypass Spillway | Low | 43 | Other | 1957 | |
| Lowell Power Plant Spillway | Low | 31 | Other | 1905 | |
| Low | 18 | 1958 | |||
| Low | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |||
| Low | 16 | 1974 | |||
| Lbs Corporation | Low | 15 | Other | 2005 | |
| Low | 15 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |||
| Low | 15 | ||||
| Jessee Pond | Low | 9 | Irrigation | 2012 |