Nemaha Co State Lake

High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyNemaha
Nearest CitySENECA
River/StreamSOUTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER
Coordinates39.76994, -96.03667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,025 acre-ft
Max Storage8,025 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,750 acre-ft
Drainage Area30 sq mi
Max Discharge28,761 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection01/21/2005
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS00886
Federal IDKS00886
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Lake Nemaha Wetlands 0.1 mi Low 1.4 mi Low 1.9 mi Low 2.2 mi Low 2.7 mi Low 3.1 mi Low 3.7 mi Low 3.7 mi Low 3.8 mi Low 4.0 mi Low