Glen Elder Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Nearest City | GLEN ELDER |
| River/Stream | SOLOMAN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.49640, -98.31560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 142 ft |
| Dam Height | 142 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,107,489 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,107,489 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 241,460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,076 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 263,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |