Frd No 43 is an earth dam located in Elk County, Kansas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 1,900 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Frd No 43
The primary purpose of Frd No 43 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 Mound Branch Elk River near Elk Falls.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,539 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 11/07/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Nearest City | Elk Falls |
| River/Stream | Mound Branch Elk River |
| Coordinates | 37.42073, -96.36531 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,539 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,539 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,984 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Elk River Wjd No 47 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04338 |
| Federal ID | KS04338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |