Ottawa State Fishing Lake
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ottawa |
| Nearest City | BENNINGTON |
| River/Stream | SAND CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.10433, -97.57175 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,883 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,883 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,067 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,821 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 | 06/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |