Cloud City Dam
Key Takeaway
Cloud City Dam is classified as significant hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09003 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HOA MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cloud City Dam?
Cloud City Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cloud City Dam?
Cloud City Dam is owned by HOA MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cloud City Dam built?
Cloud City Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Cloud City Dam?
Cloud City Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cloud City Dam?
Cloud City Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Cloud City Dam last inspected?
Cloud City Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.