Elm Creek Lake

Bourbon County, Kansas (near FORT SCOTT)

River/Stream: ELM CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
44 ft
Dam Length
1,700 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,443 acre-ft
Year Completed
1935
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2011-05-20

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

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS02538
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
37.76146, -94.85208
Age
91 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.