Dam KS04809

BIG TIMBER CREEK-TR· Cheyenne, Kansas· Built 1962· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04809 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Dam Length360 ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Max Discharge275 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDKS04809

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

HAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04809?

Dam KS04809 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 KS04809?

Dam KS04809 is owned by HAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04809 built?

Dam KS04809 was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS04809?

Dam KS04809 has a dam height of 20 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.