Gsd No C-126 (elk 63) is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 709 ft long, taller than 76% 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 Gsd No C-126 (elk 63)
The primary purpose of Gsd No C-126 (elk 63) is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Delaware Wjd No 10 (local government). It impounds the Elk Creek-tr near Holton.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 709 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 271 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Holton |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.50127, -95.83184 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 709 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,329 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Delaware Wjd No 10 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05431 |
| Federal ID | KS05431 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |