Glen Elder Downs Protective Dike

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyOsborne
Nearest CityDOWNS
Coordinates39.49610, -98.53470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height90 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length17,900 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,128,740 acre-ft
Max Storage1,128,740 acre-ft
Normal Storage241,460 acre-ft
Surface Area13,500 acres
Drainage Area2,520 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS00020
Federal IDKS00021S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Dam B 4.5 mi Low 4.8 mi Low 4.8 mi Low Glen Elder Cawker City Dike 5.8 mi High 6.1 mi Low 6.7 mi Low 7.2 mi Low 7.3 mi Low 7.7 mi Low 7.7 mi Low