Cutting Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cutting Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02549 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
LENORA, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cutting Lake Dam?
Cutting Lake Dam 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 Cutting Lake Dam?
Cutting Lake Dam is owned by LENORA, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cutting Lake Dam built?
Cutting Lake Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Cutting Lake Dam?
Cutting Lake 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 Cutting Lake Dam?
Cutting Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Cutting Lake Dam last inspected?
Cutting Lake Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.