Dam KS07863

CEDAR CREEK-TR· Nemaha, Kansas· Built 1999· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS07863 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS)
Dam Length510 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDKS07863

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
Last Inspection: August 8, 2000
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

KAEB, JAMES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07863?

Dam KS07863 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 KS07863?

Dam KS07863 is owned by KAEB, JAMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS07863 built?

Dam KS07863 was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS07863?

Dam KS07863 has a dam height of 21 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 Dam KS07863 last inspected?

Dam KS07863 was last inspected on August 8, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.