Gs Dd No C-42 (Elk 23)

ELK CREEK-TR· Jackson, Kansas· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Gs Dd No C-42 (Elk 23) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 84% in KS)
Dam Length850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage510 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,522 cfs
NID IDKS07719

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

DELAWARE WJD NO 10

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No C-42 (Elk 23)?

Gs Dd No C-42 (Elk 23) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Gs Dd No C-42 (Elk 23)?

Gs Dd No C-42 (Elk 23) is owned by DELAWARE WJD NO 10 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Gs Dd No C-42 (Elk 23)?

Gs Dd No C-42 (Elk 23) serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gs Dd No C-42 (Elk 23)?

Gs Dd No C-42 (Elk 23) has a dam height of 34 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.