Toronto Lake (Kansas)
Reservoir in Woodson / Greenwood counties in Kansas From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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| Location | Woodson / Greenwood counties in Kansas |
| Coordinates | 37°45′49″N 95°56′10″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 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.
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