East Elkhorn Creek Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllsworth
Nearest CitySHADY BEND
River/StreamEAST ELKHORN CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.86643, -98.08719

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length770 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage267 acre-ft
Max Storage267 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerKANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS03600
Federal IDKS03600
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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