Frd No 4

Chase County, Kansas (near COTTONWOOD FALLS)

River/Stream: SILVER CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
800 ft
Reservoir Storage
953 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
700 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2017-01-30

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS02152
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.35121, -96.76815
Age
61 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.