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Cheney Reservoir
Nat'l Recreation Area
Nat'l Recreation Area

Cheney Reservoir

United States

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Cheney Dam and Reservoir, features of the Wichita Project, are on the North Fork of the Ninnescah River about 6 miles north of Cheney and 24 miles west of Wichita, Kansas. The site is at the common intersection of the boundaries of Kingman, Reno, and Sedgwick counties with portions of the dam lying in all three. Nearest main highway, U.S. 54. Nearest major city, Wichita. The lake has approximately 9,500 water surface acres, 7,400 land acres and 67 miles of shoreline. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps, camping facilities. Predominate species include crappie, catfish, and striped bass. Current Reservoir Levels

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Cheney Reservoir is a reservoir on the North Fork Ninnescah River in Reno, Kingman, and Sedgwick counties of Kansas in the United States. Built and managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for local water supply, it is also used for flood control and recreation. Cheney State Park is located on its shore. Its dam is located approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north of U.S. Route 54.

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