Glen Elder Dam

Mitchell County, Kansas (near GLEN ELDER)

River/Stream: SOLOMAN RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
142 ft
Dam Length
15,275 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,107,489 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
263,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-05-06

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS00021
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.49640, -98.31560
Age
57 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.