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Private Dam

Private Dam is a lake in Douglas, Kansas.

Private Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Private Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Private Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.98058, -95.35695. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Private Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Private Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Private Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Private Dam?

    Nearby: Clinton State Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Clinton Lake (lake, 9 km), Constitution Hall State Historic Site (sanctuary, 10 km), Mount Oread (viewpoint, 12 km), Spencer Museum of Art (museum, 12 km), Natural History Museum (museum, 13 km).