304

CHERRY CREEK-TR· Woodson, Kansas· Built 1970· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

304 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS)
Dam Length1,290 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge412 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDKS02659

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

CHERRY-PLUM CREEKS WJD NO 17

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of 304?

304 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates 304?

304 is owned by CHERRY-PLUM CREEKS WJD NO 17 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was 304 built?

304 was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of 304?

304 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is 304?

304 has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.