is a dam located in Doniphan County, Kansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Hays, R (private). It impounds the Missouri River-tr near Elwood.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Nearest City | Elwood |
| River/Stream | Missouri River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.83117, -94.94169 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 510 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | HAYS, R |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03063 |
| Federal ID | KS03063 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |