Augusta Waterworks Dam
Kansas — Butler County — ELM CREEK
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| River | ELM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.69725, -96.98325 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,432 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 181 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 16, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | AUGUSTA, CITY OF |
| Other Name | City of Augusta |
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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.