Geary County State Fishing Lake
Key Takeaway
Geary County State Fishing Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 98.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,045 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00872 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Geary County State Fishing Lake?
Geary County State Fishing Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Geary County State Fishing Lake?
Geary County State Fishing Lake is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Geary County State Fishing Lake built?
Geary County State Fishing Lake was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Geary County State Fishing Lake?
Geary County State Fishing Lake has a dam height of 60 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.