Elk City Dam - Rim Dike
High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | INDEPENDENCE |
| River/Stream | ELK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.24463, -95.75925 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 21,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 850,405 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 850,405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46,122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,440 acres |
| Drainage Area | 634 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00002 |
| Federal ID | KS00002S002 |