Ottawa State Fishing Lake

Ottawa County, Kansas (near BENNINGTON)

River/Stream: SAND CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
1,650 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,883 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
21,821 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-06-08

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS00889
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.10433, -97.57175
Age
99 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.