Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee
Key Takeaway
Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 107 ft (taller than 99.8% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 4,840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 850.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,440 acres |
| Drainage Area | 634 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00002 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USACE - Tulsa District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee?
Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee?
Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee is owned by USACE - Tulsa District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee built?
Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee?
Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee?
Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee has a dam height of 107 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee last inspected?
Elk City Dam - Elk City Levee was last inspected on June 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.