Glen Elder Dam
Kansas — Mitchell County — SOLOMAN RIVER
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| River | SOLOMAN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.49640, -98.31560 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 142 ft |
| Dam Height | 142 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,275 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,107,489 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,107,489 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13,500 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 6, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Waconda Lake |
Location Map
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.