Elkhorn Lake
Elkhorn Lake is a dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elkhorn Lake
The primary purpose of Elkhorn Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Holton, City Of (local government). It impounds the Elk Creek-tr near Holton.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Holton |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.47395, -95.74323 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | HOLTON, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03142 |
| Federal ID | KS03142 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |