🌊 Perry Lake (Kansas)

United States · Americas · 39.17°N, 95.45°W

Perry Lake is a US Army Corps of Engineers operated reservoir in northeast Kansas. Its primary purposes are flood control, water reserve for nearby areas and regional recreation. The lake is approximately 11,150 acres (45 km2) in size, with over 160 miles (260 km) of shoreline. Perry Lake's full multi-purpose pool elevation is 891.5 feet (271.7 m) above sea level. Perry Lake is located about 40 miles (64 km) west of Kansas City, just northwest of Lawrence, Kansas. Its close proximity to Kansas City, Lawrence, and the state capitol, Topeka, make it a very popular destination, with the nickname "Paradise on the Plains".

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Quick facts

Country	United States
Continent / region	Americas
Surface elevation	unknown
Coordinates (approx.)	39.17°N, 95.45°W · view on map

Perry Lake (Kansas) in United States, in Americas. The full story of this lake is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

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