Lake Shawnee

Shawnee County, Kansas (near TOPEKA)

River/Stream: DEER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
76 ft
Dam Length
2,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
11,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
6,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-04-26

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS02554
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.01308, -95.63182
Age
89 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.