Frd No 10

Kansas — Elk County — WEST PAINTERHOOD CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyElk
RiverWEST PAINTERHOOD CREEK
Coordinates37.45764, -96.07570

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage2,813 acre-ft
Max Storage2,813 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 19, 1996
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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