Woodson County State Fishing Lake
Woodson County State Fishing Lake is an earth dam located in Woodson County, Kansas, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Woodson County State Fishing Lake
The primary purpose of Woodson County State Fishing Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Kansas Dept Of Wildlife Parks & Tourism (state). It impounds the Bog Sandy Creek-tr near Benedict.
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 179 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,847 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2018.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Woodson |
| Nearest City | Benedict |
| River/Stream | Bog Sandy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.78797, -95.84191 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,847 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,847 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,797 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 179 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,119 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00900 |
| Federal ID | KS00900 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |