Rooks County State Lake
Key Takeaway
Rooks County State Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 516 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,303 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | KS00892 |
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 Rooks County State Lake?
Rooks County State 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 Rooks County State Lake?
Rooks County State 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 Rooks County State Lake built?
Rooks County State Lake was completed in 1934, making it 92 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Rooks County State Lake?
Rooks County State Lake serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rooks County State Lake?
Rooks County State Lake has a dam height of 36 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 Rooks County State Lake last inspected?
Rooks County State Lake was last inspected on April 23, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.