Lake Sherwood
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | TOPEKA |
| River/Stream | SHUNGANUNGA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.00183, -95.77382 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 193 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SHERWOOD LAKE CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |