// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Host County | Reno County KS |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Cheney Dam provides drinking water for Wichita Kansas the largest city in Kansas with 400,000 residents. A dam failure would eliminate the primary drinking water supply for Wichita and send flood waters downstream.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Reno County with 64,000 residents and Sedgwick County with 515,000 residents in Wichita. Wichita depends on Cheney Reservoir for drinking water.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-54, KS Route 251, North Fork Ninnescah River. Reno County and Sedgwick County Emergency Management coordinate Cheney Dam protocols.