Glen Elder Downs Protective Dike

Kansas — Osborne County

Location

StateKansas
CountyOsborne
Coordinates39.49610, -98.53470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height90 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length17,900 ft
NID Storage1,128,740 acre-ft
Max Storage1,128,740 acre-ft
Surface Area13,500 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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