Fall River Lake facts for kids
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 Fall River Lake
Location in Kansas
Fall River Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Greenwood County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 37°39′53″N 96°05′12″W / 37.6648141°N 96.0866263°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Fall River |
| Primary outflows | Fall River to Verdigris River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Managing agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Built | 1948 |
| First flooded | 1949 |
| Settlements | Fall River, Climax, Severy, Coyville |
Fall River Lake is a large lake located in Greenwood County, Kansas, in the United States. It is a man-made lake, also known as a reservoir, which means it was created by building a dam across a river.
History of Fall River Lake
The construction of the dam that created Fall River Lake began on May 9, 1946. Building a dam is a big job that takes a lot of time and effort.
The main part of the dam, called the embankment, was finished on August 12, 1948. After the dam was built, the area behind it started to fill with water.
The lake's "conservation pool" was completely filled with water by June 9, 1949. This is the normal level of the lake. The entire project was ready for its main purpose, which was flood control, in April 1949.
What is a Reservoir?
A reservoir is like a giant storage tank for water. It is usually created by building a dam across a river. Reservoirs are very important because they can help control floods. When there is too much rain, the dam can hold back the extra water. This stops towns and farms downstream from getting flooded.
Reservoirs also provide water for people to drink and for farming. Many reservoirs, like Fall River Lake, are also popular places for outdoor activities. People can go fishing, boating, and enjoy nature there.
