Ottawa State Fishing Lake
Kansas — Ottawa County — SAND CREEK
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ottawa |
| River | SAND CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.10433, -97.57175 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,883 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,883 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 138 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 8, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1927 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM |
| Other Name | Ottawa County State Lake |
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.