Lake Sherwood

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyShawnee
Nearest CityTOPEKA
River/StreamSHUNGANUNGA CREEK
Coordinates39.00183, -95.77382

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length1,630 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,460 acre-ft
Max Storage5,460 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,700 acre-ft
Surface Area193 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSHERWOOD LAKE CLUB
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/23/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS01960
Federal IDKS01960
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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