Gs Dd No C-6 (Elk Cr 13)
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No C-6 (Elk Cr 13) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 898 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,417 cfs |
| NID ID | KS07715 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DELAWARE WJD NO 10
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No C-6 (Elk Cr 13)?
Gs Dd No C-6 (Elk Cr 13) 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-6 (Elk Cr 13)?
Gs Dd No C-6 (Elk Cr 13) 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-6 (Elk Cr 13)?
Gs Dd No C-6 (Elk Cr 13) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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-6 (Elk Cr 13)?
Gs Dd No C-6 (Elk Cr 13) has a dam height of 35 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.