Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 280 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond in addition to recreation.
With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the Elsea dam is currently rated as being in "Not Available" condition. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlets, with a surface area of 4 acres and a drainage area of 0.44 square miles. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region and provides opportunities for outdoor recreation for locals and visitors alike.
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Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
Pump Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Medicine Lodge R Nr Kiowa
|
105cfs |
Sf Ninnescah R Nr Pratt
|
7cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River Nr Alva
|
91cfs |
Cimarron River Near Buffalo
|
81cfs |
Bluff Creek Nr Buttermilk
|
44cfs |
Cimarron R Near Buttermilk
|
49cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Elsea