Jessee Pond

SHAWNEE CREEK-TR· Cherokee, Kansas· Built 2012· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Jessee Pond is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 0.3% in KS)
Dam Length1,553 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage234 acre-ft
Normal Storage116 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,050 cfs
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDKS09357

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

JESSEE GRAIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jessee Pond?

Jessee Pond 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 Jessee Pond?

Jessee Pond is owned by JESSEE GRAIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jessee Pond built?

Jessee Pond was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Jessee Pond?

Jessee Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jessee Pond?

Jessee Pond has a dam height of 9 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.