Dam KS04807

ARIKAREE RIVER-TR· Cheyenne, Kansas· Built 1963· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04807 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS)
Dam Length390 ft
Max Storage159 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,270 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDKS04807

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

FAYLOR, DALE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04807?

Dam KS04807 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 KS04807?

Dam KS04807 is owned by FAYLOR, DALE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04807 built?

Dam KS04807 was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS04807?

Dam KS04807 has a dam height of 30 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.