Glen Elder Dam

Kansas — Mitchell County

Location

StateKansas
CountyMitchell
Coordinates39.49640, -98.31560

Physical Characteristics

NID Height142 ft
Dam Height142 ft
Dam Length15,275 ft
NID Storage1,107,489 acre-ft
Max Storage1,107,489 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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