Clinton Lake

USA / Kansas / Lecompton /
 Upload a photo
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has the responsibility for managing the 35 square miles of land and water at Clinton Lake.

Lands around the lake are managed by the Corps of Engineers to preserve their natural value. Land management practices such as prairie restoration, prescribed burning and tree planting help conserve soil and benefit wildlife.

Clinton Lake provides flood protection for 156 square miles of the Wakarusa River valley downstream from the dam, and is part of a network of Corps Lakes that help control flooding on the Kansas, Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.

A portion of the lake storage is used to provide water, up to 10 million gallons per day, to the City of Lawrence and surrounding communities.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
872 N. 1402 Rd
Lawrence, Ks 66049

Tel: 785-843-7665
Fax: 785-843-4360
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Lake_(Kansas)
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   38°55'0"N   95°23'15"W

Comments

  • NO this lake was NOT named for that boy from Hope Arkansas..its named after the town of Clinton KS. They have a marina there and also Clinton State park I have camped there its not bad. They have several camping areas on the north, west, and south sides of the lake. Like all Kansas Lakes...this is a reservoir and its rather flat there so if its winday..BEWARE...the lake can get quite choppy!
This article was last modified 12 years ago