Jennings Lake

Jennings Lake is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Kansas, built in 1937. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Jennings Lake

The primary purpose of Jennings Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kansas Dept Of Transportation (local government).

The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 161 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,227 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,130 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyDecatur
Coordinates39.66501, -100.33437

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length590 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,227 acre-ft
Max Storage2,227 acre-ft
Normal Storage807 acre-ft
Surface Area161 acres
Drainage Area1,130 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS09159
Federal IDKS09159
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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