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Make-up Lake Dam

Make-up Lake Dam is a lake in Pottawatomie, Kansas.

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Make-up Lake 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 Make-up Lake 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 Make-up Lake Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.26331, -96.13703. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Make-up Lake Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Make-up Lake Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Make-up Lake Dam?

    Nearby: Shawnee County State Lake Dam (lake, 37 km), Silver Lake Lions Club Community Park (lake, 38 km), Manhattan (church, 47 km), Seven Dolors Catholic Church (church, 48 km), First Congregational United Church of Christ (church, 48 km), Kansas State Historical Society - Center for Historical Research (museum, 48 km).