Frd No 8

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyElk
Nearest CityBUSBY
River/StreamPAINTERHOOD CREEK
Coordinates37.48803, -96.04072

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,946 acre-ft
Max Storage1,946 acre-ft
Normal Storage171 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELK RIVER WJD NO 47
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS05391
Federal IDKS05391
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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