El Dorado Dam

Butler County, Kansas (near EL DORADO)

River/Stream: WALNUT RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
99 ft
Dam Length
20,930 ft
Reservoir Storage
246,882 acre-ft
Year Completed
1981
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
120,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-08-18

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
KS00027
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
37.84264, -96.81846
Age
45 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.