Jennings Lake is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Kansas, built in 1937. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 590 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Decatur |
| Coordinates | 39.66501, -100.33437 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,227 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 807 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 161 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,130 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kansas Dept of Transportation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09159 |
| Federal ID | KS09159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |