Dam KS01981

CEDAR CREEK-TR· Smith, Kansas· Built 1936· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS01981 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 0.9% in KS)
Dam Length495 ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Max Discharge968 cfs
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDKS01981

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

JONES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS01981?

Dam KS01981 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 Dam KS01981?

Dam KS01981 is owned by JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS01981 built?

Dam KS01981 was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Dam KS01981?

Dam KS01981 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 Dam KS01981?

Dam KS01981 has a dam height of 11 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.