El Dorado Dam
Kansas — Butler County — WALNUT RIVER
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| River | WALNUT RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.84264, -96.81846 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Length | 20,930 ft |
| NID Storage | 246,882 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246,882 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,400 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 18, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1981 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Other Name | El Dorado 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.