Mcpherson State Fishing Lake Dam Improvements

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyMcPherson
Nearest CityGYPSUM
River/StreamBATTLE CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.48210, -97.46736

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length720 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage980 acre-ft
Max Storage980 acre-ft
Normal Storage540 acre-ft
Max Discharge4,800 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS00882
Federal IDKS00882
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

1.1 mi Low 2.1 mi Low 3.8 mi Low 6.8 mi Low 8.0 mi Low 9.1 mi Low 9.1 mi Low Schmidt Dam 9.8 mi Low Ksnoname 4598 - Dr. Ray Schmidt Multipurpose Dam 10.1 mi High Schmidt Dam 10.2 mi Low