Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond)
Key Takeaway
Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01199 |
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
JOHNSON FARMS OF RAGO LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond)?
Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish 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 Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond)?
Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond) is owned by JOHNSON FARMS OF RAGO LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond) built?
Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond) was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond)?
Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond) 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 Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond)?
Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond) has a dam height of 26 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 Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond) last inspected?
Lake Cherolyn (Aka-Earl Johnson Fish Pond) was last inspected on January 31, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.