Frd No 27
Kansas — Elk County — PAW PAW CREEK
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| River | PAW PAW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.58507, -96.29411 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,570 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,036 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,036 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | ELK RIVER WJD NO 47 |
| Other Name | Elk River WS Joint District No 47 |
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.