Marion Reservoir
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Marion Reservoir is a reservoir
on the Cottonwood River and 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Marion
, on the western edge of the Flint Hills
region of Kansas
. It was completed in 1968 and is operated by the Army Corps of Engineers for the purpose of flood
control. This larger reservoir is also known as the Marion Lake, and is often confused with the similar named yet smaller and older Marion County Lake
which is south-east of Marion
. Most locals refer to the larger one using the term 'Reservoir' and smaller one using the term 'Lake'.
and Florence
.
Construction was started in March 1964, embankment closure was completed in October 1967, and the project was placed in full flood control operation in February 1968.
In 2011, the Cottonwood Point recreation area will be expanded by adding 61 new campsites, 23 new day-use sites, picnic shelters, and a new beach.
Recreation areas around Marion Reservoir
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Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
on the Cottonwood River and 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Marion
Marion, Kansas
Marion is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States. It was named in honor of Francis Marion, a Brigadier General of the American Revolutionary War, known as the "Swamp Fox". As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,927....
, on the western edge of the Flint Hills
Flint Hills
The Flint Hills, historically known as Bluestem Pastures or Blue Stem Hills, are a band of hills in eastern Kansas stretching into north-central Oklahoma, extending from Marshall County, Kansas and Washington County, Kansas in the north to Cowley County, Kansas and Osage County, Oklahoma in the south...
region of Kansas
Kansas
Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
. It was completed in 1968 and is operated by the Army Corps of Engineers for the purpose of flood
Flood
A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land. The EU Floods directive defines a flood as a temporary covering by water of land not normally covered by water...
control. This larger reservoir is also known as the Marion Lake, and is often confused with the similar named yet smaller and older Marion County Lake
Marion County Park and Lake
Marion County Park and Lake is a lake south-east of Marion, on the western edge of the Flint Hills region of Kansas. This smaller lake is often confused with the similar named yet larger Marion Reservoir...
which is south-east of Marion
Marion, Kansas
Marion is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States. It was named in honor of Francis Marion, a Brigadier General of the American Revolutionary War, known as the "Swamp Fox". As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,927....
. Most locals refer to the larger one using the term 'Reservoir' and smaller one using the term 'Lake'.
History
A flood of record occurred in June and July 1951 with a peak discharge of 54000 cuft/s and a volume of 78950 acre.ft which is equivalent to 7.4 inches (188 mm) of runoff from the drainage area above the dam site. The 1951 record flood in the region was one of the leading reasons for building the Marion Reservoir, and downstream leevee's in MarionMarion, Kansas
Marion is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States. It was named in honor of Francis Marion, a Brigadier General of the American Revolutionary War, known as the "Swamp Fox". As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,927....
and Florence
Florence, Kansas
Florence is a city in Marion County, Kansas, United States. The city was named after the daughter of former Kansas Governor Samuel J. Crawford. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 465.-19th century:...
.
Construction was started in March 1964, embankment closure was completed in October 1967, and the project was placed in full flood control operation in February 1968.
In 2011, the Cottonwood Point recreation area will be expanded by adding 61 new campsites, 23 new day-use sites, picnic shelters, and a new beach.
Recreation areas
Camping and picnicking opportunities are numerous in four parks: Cottonwood Point, Hillsboro Cove, Marion Cove, French Creek Cove. Campsites contain picnic tables, grills and/or fire-rings, sun-shelters, and gravel parking pads. Facilities at class "A" parks (Cottonwood Point and Hillsboro Cove) include electrical hookups, showers, RV dump stations, group camping areas, group picnic areas, playgrounds, and beaches. Potable water is available in all parks.Recreation areas around Marion Reservoir
- Cottonwood Point , Class A. North of US-56 on Pawnee Road (note: Old Mill Road over Dam merges with Pawnee).
- In 2011, may be closed during construction, see History section.
- French Creek Cove , Class C. North of US-56 on Limestone Road.
- Hillsboro Cove , Class A. North of US-56 on Nighthawk Road.
- Marion Cove , Class C. North of US-56 on Pawnee Road (note: Old Mill Road over Dam merges with Pawnee).
- Durham Cove. 250th Street and Kansa Road. The undeveloped ramp is free.
- Broken Bridge. The undeveloped ramp is free.
- Overlook and Dam. North of US-56 on Old Mill Road.
External links
OfficialMaps
- Marion Reservoir - Detailed Map, USACE
- Marion County Map, KDOT
- Topo Map of Aulne / Canada / Marion area, USGS
- Topo Map of Eastshore / Pilsen area, USGS
Supplies
- Canada Bait ‘n’ Tackle; 1942 Nighthawk Rd; Canada, KansasCanada, KansasCanada is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Kansas, United States. It is named for many Canadian immigrants coming to the area.-19th century:...