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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 km 2 ) in size, with over 160 miles (260 km) of shoreline. [ 5 ]
The state park features camping, a beach, hiking and a fishing and boating area. Perry State Park was established in 1968 after an agreement was made between the Kansas Parks and Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. [3]
The Lake Perry Trail is a 29-mile (47 km) trail located in the Northeastern section of Kansas by Lake Perry. This trail is commonly referred to as the "Old Military Trail" because it was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers .
The largest and most-visited state park in Wisconsin, Devil's Lake is a must-stop on the 1,000-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Quartzite bluffs, unique rock formations, and a 360-acre lake are ...
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Wilson Lake is a reservoir in the U.S. state of Kansas, on the border of Russell County and Lincoln County. [5] Built and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control, it is also used for wildlife management and recreation. Several parks are located along its shoreline, including Wilson State Park. [6]
Wildlife viewing is a popular activity, including the variety of birds which inhabit or migrate through the park. Hiking trails, boat launch facilities, and camping are available. The park is owned and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a recreation area within Pool 9.
Clinton Lake is the source of water for over 100,000 people in northeastern Kansas, making it the most relied on reservoir in the state. The lake also serves as a popular recreational area with four parks managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, and one park managed by the city of Lawrence. [6]