Elm Mill
Elm Mill is an earth dam located in Barber County, Kansas, built in 1936. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Elm Mill
The primary purpose of Elm Mill is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elm Mills Recreation Co Inc (private). It impounds the North Branch Elm Creek near Elm Mills.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Nearest City | Elm Mills |
| River/Stream | North Branch Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.43461, -98.69294 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELM MILLS RECREATION CO INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03693 |
| Federal ID | KS03693 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |