Toronto Lake (Kansas)
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| Location | Woodson / Greenwood counties in Kansas |
| Coordinates | 37°45′49″N 95°56′10″W / 37.7635764°N 95.9360638°W[1] |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Verdigris River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Managing agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Built | 1960 |
| Surface elevation | 896 ft (273 m)[1] |
| Settlements | Toronto, Coyville |
| References | [2] |
Toronto Lake is a flood control lake in southeast Kansas, primarily in Woodson County. It is located on the Verdigris River about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Toronto, Kansas. The lake is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.[3]
History
Toronto Lake was authorized in the Flood Control Act of 1941. Construction started on the lake in November 1954 and it was completed in February 1960.[3] In addition to flood control, the lake serves for recreational purposes, to improve water quality, and potentially to supply water.
See also
- Cross Timbers State Park
- Fall River Lake, southwest of Toronto Lake
- List of Kansas state parks
- List of lakes, reservoirs, and dams in Kansas
- List of rivers of Kansas
References
- ^ a b "Toronto Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved Jan 17, 2021.
- ^ "Toronto Dam". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. July 1, 1984. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Toronto Reservoir 50th Anniversary
External links
- Toronto Lake
- Woodson County Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
- Greenwood County Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT