Ottawa State Fishing Lake

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyOttawa
Nearest CityBENNINGTON
River/StreamSAND CREEK
Coordinates39.10433, -97.57175

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length1,650 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,883 acre-ft
Max Storage2,883 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,067 acre-ft
Surface Area137 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge21,821 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS00889
Federal IDKS00889
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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