Cheney Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Nearest City | CHENEY |
| River/Stream | NORTH FORK NINNESCAH |
| Coordinates | 37.72300, -97.80200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Length | 24,458 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 566,275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 566,275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167,070 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 991 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |