Clinton Lake is a reservoir situated in the northeast of Lawrence, Kansas.
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The construction of the lake began in 1963 and was completed in 1977. Clinton Lake provides water supply for the City of Lawrence and also has recreational facilities. The lake has a catchment area of 161 square miles and the hydrology is mainly affected by rainfall and snowmelt. There are four main tributaries that provide surface flow to the lake, including Camp Creek, Rock Creek, Washington Creek, and Wakarusa River. Snowpack is also an important source of water for the lake. The lake is also used for agricultural purposes, including irrigation, and recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and camping.
| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | 0.0% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
871.04 ft
2014-04-12 |
| Maximum |
897.05 ft
2019-06-29 |
| Average | 876 ft |
| Hydraulic_Height | 116 |
| Drainage_Area | 367 |
| Year_Completed | 1977 |
| Nid_Storage | 368700 |
| Structural_Height | 114 |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Surface_Area | 7000 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
| River_Or_Stream | WAKARUSA RIVER |
| Dam_Length | 9250 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
| Nid_Height | 116 |
Wakarusa R Nr Lawrence
|
9cfs |
Kansas R At Lecompton
|
1930cfs |
Delaware R Bl Perry Dam
|
107cfs |
Wakarusa R Nr Richland
|
3cfs |
Kill C At 95 St Nr Desoto
|
1cfs |
Kansas R At Topeka
|
1770cfs |