Cedar Creek Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 70 ft (taller than 99.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 24.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 63 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 63,000 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2009 |
| NID ID | KS07006 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GARNETT, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek Reservoir?
Cedar Creek Reservoir is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cedar Creek Reservoir?
Cedar Creek Reservoir is owned by GARNETT, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cedar Creek Reservoir?
Cedar Creek Reservoir serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cedar Creek Reservoir?
Cedar Creek Reservoir has a dam height of 70 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.
When was Cedar Creek Reservoir last inspected?
Cedar Creek Reservoir was last inspected on April 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.