Lake Shawnee
Kansas — Shawnee County — DEER CREEK
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| River | DEER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.01308, -95.63182 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 76 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 11,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 500 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 26, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1937 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | SHAWNEE COUNTY |
| Other Name | Shawnee County Dam |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.