Barber State Fishing Lake
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Nearest City | MEDICINE LODGE |
| River/Stream | ELM CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 37.29482, -98.57987 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |