Osage State Fishing Lake
Key Takeaway
Osage State Fishing Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 97.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00888 |
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 Osage State Fishing Lake?
Osage 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 Osage State Fishing Lake?
Osage 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 Osage State Fishing Lake built?
Osage State Fishing Lake was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Osage State Fishing Lake?
Osage State Fishing Lake has a dam height of 49 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.