Elk City Dam - Rim Dike

Kansas — Montgomery County — ELK RIVER

Location

StateKansas
CountyMontgomery
RiverELK RIVER
Coordinates37.24463, -95.75925

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length21,300 ft
NID Storage850,405 acre-ft
Max Storage850,405 acre-ft
Surface Area4,440 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 21, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Tulsa District

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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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