is a dam located in Elk County, Kansas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Elk, Kansas. The dam is owned by Unknown. It impounds the Paw Paw Creek-tr near Elk Falls.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Nearest City | Elk Falls |
| River/Stream | Paw Paw Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.47171, -96.23957 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | UNKNOWN |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02947 |
| Federal ID | KS02947 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |