El Dorado Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyButler
Nearest CityEL DORADO
River/StreamWALNUT RIVER
Coordinates37.84264, -96.81846

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height99 ft
Dam Height99 ft
Dam Length20,930 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage246,882 acre-ft
Max Storage246,882 acre-ft
Normal Storage161,928 acre-ft
Surface Area8,400 acres
Drainage Area234 sq mi
Max Discharge120,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Tulsa District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/18/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS00027
Federal IDKS00027
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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