Frd No 38

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyElk
Nearest CityELK FALLS
River/StreamSOUTH BRANCH-ELK RIVER
Coordinates37.52379, -96.45014

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length2,200 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,426 acre-ft
Max Storage2,426 acre-ft
Normal Storage216 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELK RIVER WJD NO 47
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/19/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS04341
Federal IDKS04341
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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