is a dam located in Elk County, Kansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Denton, Guy V (private). It impounds the Elk River-tr near Elk Falls.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Nearest City | Elk Falls |
| River/Stream | Elk River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.44291, -96.21229 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DENTON, GUY V |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00610 |
| Federal ID | KS00610 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |