Glen Elder Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyMitchell
Nearest CityGLEN ELDER
River/StreamSOLOMAN RIVER
Coordinates39.49640, -98.31560

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height142 ft
Dam Height142 ft
Dam Length15,275 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,107,489 acre-ft
Max Storage1,107,489 acre-ft
Normal Storage241,460 acre-ft
Surface Area13,500 acres
Drainage Area5,076 sq mi
Max Discharge263,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDKS00021
Federal IDKS00021
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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