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Perry Lake

Paradise on the Plains

Located in the East Region of the state, in Jefferson County. Construction of the dam and embankment began in 1964, completed in 1970 by the The U.S.A.C.E.

Perry Lake is the 4th largest lake in the state of Kansas. Perry Dam, located on the Delaware River and its tributaries provide the inflow and valleys that form the lake area.

The lake possesses over 160 miles of shoreline, 25,389 acres of flood control pool, 11,150 surface acres of multipurpose pool, and controls a drainage area of about 1,117 square miles in the comparatively humid region of the Northeast Region of Kansas. Flood protection includes the Delaware River and contributes to the protection of the Kansas River, Missouri River, and the Mississippi River. The communities of Perry, Lawrence, Bonner Springs, and Kansas City benefit from the flood control protection.

A wide range of recreational activities are available at this site. Boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hunting etc.

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Location	10419 Perry Park Drive Perry Kansas 66073
Phone	785- 597-514
Contact	Operations Mgr.
Email	perry.lake@nwk02.usace.army.mil
Website	http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/perry/perry_home.htm