Detention Dam No. 2
Key Takeaway
Detention Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 461 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| NID ID | KS09219 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CHERRY-PLUM CREEKS WJD NO 17
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Detention Dam No. 2?
Detention Dam No. 2 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 Detention Dam No. 2?
Detention Dam No. 2 is owned by CHERRY-PLUM CREEKS WJD NO 17 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Detention Dam No. 2?
Detention Dam No. 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Detention Dam No. 2?
Detention Dam No. 2 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.
When was Detention Dam No. 2 last inspected?
Detention Dam No. 2 was last inspected on October 28, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.