State Fishing Lake
Key Takeaway
State Fishing Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,270 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00311 |
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 State Fishing Lake?
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 State Fishing Lake?
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 State Fishing Lake built?
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 State Fishing Lake?
State Fishing Lake has a dam height of 33 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.