Frd No 36
Frd No 36 is an earth dam located in Elk County, Kansas, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frd No 36
The primary purpose of Frd No 36 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 Elk River Wjd No 47 (local government). It impounds the Elk River near Elk Falls.
The dam stands 87 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,764 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/19/2024.
At 87 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Nearest City | Elk Falls |
| River/Stream | Elk River |
| Coordinates | 37.57887, -96.46753 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,764 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,764 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 483 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELK RIVER WJD NO 47 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02273 |
| Federal ID | KS02273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |