Frd No 20

Kansas — Elk County — LOWER ELK RIVER

Location

StateKansas
CountyElk
RiverLOWER ELK RIVER
Coordinates37.36127, -96.35748

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length2,503 ft
NID Storage848 acre-ft
Max Storage848 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 20, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2006
Primary Purpose—
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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