Shawnee County State Fishing Lake
Key Takeaway
Shawnee County State Fishing Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 97.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 135 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,236 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00895 |
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 Shawnee County State Fishing Lake?
Shawnee 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 Shawnee County State Fishing Lake?
Shawnee 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 Shawnee County State Fishing Lake built?
Shawnee County State Fishing Lake was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Shawnee County State Fishing Lake?
Shawnee County State Fishing Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Shawnee County State Fishing Lake?
Shawnee County State Fishing Lake has a dam height of 50 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 Shawnee County State Fishing Lake last inspected?
Shawnee County State Fishing Lake was last inspected on October 19, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.