Located in Elk County, Kansas, Frd No 26, also known as Elk River WS Joint District No 47, is owned and regulated by the local government. The dam, completed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Paw Paw Creek-TR. With a height of 37 feet and a length of 1150 feet, the earth dam has a storage capacity of 875.79 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 24.43 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Frd No 26 has not been rated for condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet, and no outlet gates. The last inspection was conducted in January 1997, and the dam has not been modified in recent years. The surrounding area, with a drainage area of 1.98 square miles, benefits from the dam's flood risk reduction capabilities, ensuring the safety and stability of the community in Howard, Kansas.