Hodgeman State Fishing Lake

ROCK CREEK· Hodgeman, Kansas· Built 1956· Earth· 48 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Hodgeman State Fishing Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 48 ft (taller than 96.9% in KS)
Dam Length1,280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage730 acre-ft
Surface Area87 acres
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDKS00874

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 12, 1990
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hodgeman State Fishing Lake?

Hodgeman 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 Hodgeman State Fishing Lake?

Hodgeman 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 Hodgeman State Fishing Lake built?

Hodgeman State Fishing Lake was completed in 1956, making it 70 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Hodgeman State Fishing Lake?

Hodgeman State Fishing Lake has a dam height of 48 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.

When was Hodgeman State Fishing Lake last inspected?

Hodgeman State Fishing Lake was last inspected on June 12, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.