Chase County State Fishing Lake
Chase County State Fishing Lake is a dam located in Chase County, Kansas, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chase County State Fishing Lake
Chase County State Fishing Lake is a dam in Chase, Kansas. The dam is owned by Kansas Dept Of Wildlife Parks & Tourism (state). It impounds the Prather Creek near Cottonwood Falls.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 1,370 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,531 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2022.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chase |
| Nearest City | Cottonwood Falls |
| River/Stream | Prather Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.37018, -96.58139 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,531 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,531 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00866 |
| Federal ID | KS00866 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |