Lake Shawnee
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | TOPEKA |
| River/Stream | DEER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.01308, -95.63182 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 76 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SHAWNEE COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |