Gs No C-29(elk-9)
Gs No C-29(elk-9) is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gs No C-29(elk-9)
The primary purpose of Gs No C-29(elk-9) 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 Circleville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Circleville |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.54385, -95.87340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | DELAWARE WJD NO 10 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07269 |
| Federal ID | KS07269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |