Dam KS02461

CANEY RIVER· Chautauqua, Kansas· Built 1954· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dam KS02461 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 2.2% in KS)
Dam Length74 ft
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Drainage Area208 sq mi
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
Year Modified2018
NID IDKS02461

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

CEDAR VALE, CITY OF

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02461?

Dam KS02461 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 KS02461?

Dam KS02461 is owned by CEDAR VALE, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS02461 built?

Dam KS02461 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 KS02461?

Dam KS02461 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS02461?

Dam KS02461 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.