Frd No 8

Kansas, Elk County, PAINTERHOOD CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyElk
RiverPAINTERHOOD CREEK
Coordinates37.48803, -96.04072

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
NID Storage1,946 acre-ft
Max Storage1,946 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment-
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerELK RIVER WJD NO 47

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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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