Gardner Celebration Park
Key Takeaway
Gardner Celebration Park is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09317 |
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
GARDNER, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gardner Celebration Park?
Gardner Celebration Park 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 Gardner Celebration Park?
Gardner Celebration Park is owned by GARDNER, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gardner Celebration Park built?
Gardner Celebration Park was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Gardner Celebration Park?
Gardner Celebration Park serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gardner Celebration Park?
Gardner Celebration Park has a dam height of 18 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 Gardner Celebration Park last inspected?
Gardner Celebration Park was last inspected on December 19, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.