Mpd No 21
Mpd No 21 is an earth dam located in Elk County, Kansas, built in 1983. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mpd No 21
The primary purpose of Mpd No 21 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Moline, City Of (local government). It impounds the Wildcat Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 3,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 185 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,265 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| River/Stream | Wildcat Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.38751, -96.31408 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 185 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,640 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MOLINE, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05314 |
| Federal ID | KS05314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |