Frd No 12

Elk County, Kansas (near LONGTON)

River/Stream: LITTLE HITCHEN CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

38 ft

Dam Length

1,100 ft

Reservoir Storage

2,053 acre-ft

Year Completed

1979

Primary Purpose

Flood Risk Reduction

Owner Type

Local Government

Max Discharge

2,956 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2024-02-19

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID: KS05393
State: Kansas (KS)
Coordinates: 37.43686, -96.14143
Age: 47 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.