Lake Size: 4,500 acres
Shoreline Length (Miles): 50 miles (80 km)
Latitude: 37.276667
Longitude: -95.790556
Counties: Montgomery County
Cities: Elk City
Lake Management: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Information: The Elk City Reservoir is a reservoir located 7 miles (11 km) east of Elk City, Kansas, the dam that forms the lake was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has approximately 4,500 acres (18 km²) of water, and 12,000 acres (49 km²) of wildlife, and a total of over 50 miles (80 km) of shoreline. There are six hiking trails at the Elk City Reservoir, two of which are notable for receiving a National Trails designation. The scienic Elk River hiking trail is fifteen miles (24 km) long, and goes from the west edge of the dam to the bridge on Elk River.