Toronto Lake (Kansas)

Toronto Lake is a flood control lake in southeast Kansas, primarily in Woodson County. It is located on the Verdigris River about 4 miles southeast of Toronto, Kansas. The lake is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.[3]

Toronto Lake
Toronto Lake
Toronto Lake
KDOT map of Woodson County (legend)
LocationWoodson / Greenwood counties in Kansas
Coordinates37°45′49″N 95°56′10″W[1]
TypeReservoir
Primary outflowsVerdigris River
Basin countriesUnited States
Managing agencyU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Built1960
SettlementsToronto, Coyville
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History

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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