Sherman County State Lake Dam

Sherman County, Kansas (near RUSSELL SPRINGS)

River/Stream: NORTH FORK SMOKY HILL RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
53 ft
Dam Length
1,860 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,650 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
KS00897
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.18776, -101.77785
Age
62 years

Nearby Dams

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.