Catalog Record
Cheney Reservoir (Kansas) Sedimentation Survey Data
Cheney Reservoir Sedimentation Survey Data. The primary purpose of this type of survey is to determine the present storage-elevation relationship of the reservoir and possible change in storage due to sedimentation. Cheney Reservoir is associated with Cheney Dam. Reservoir sedimentation surveys typically contain a survey report, area-capacity (ACAP) table, and geospatial data.
Generation Effort
Reservoir Sedimentation Surveys
Location
Cheney Reservoir and Dam
Themes
Infrastructure and Assets
Reclamation Project
Wichita Project
Reclamation Program
Location Information
Location Name
Cheney Reservoir and Dam
Location Description
Cheney Dam is on the North Fork of the Ninnescah River about 6 miles north of Cheney and 24 miles west of Wichita, Kansas. The site is at the common intersection of the boundaries of Kingman, Reno, and Sedgwick Counties, with portions of the dam lying in all three. Cheney Dam and Reservoir are part of the Cheney Division of the Wichita Project. This division of the project provides a supplemental water supply to the city of Wichita, flood control for protection of downstream areas, and recreation and fish and wildlife benefits.
Location Parent
State(s)
Kansas
Unified Region(s)
Missouri Basin
Timezone
CT
Elevation
1,420 ft
Vertical Datum
NAVD88
Coordinates (lat, long)
(37.7252898, -97.7975511)
Horizontal Datum
WGS84
