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Lakes Near Wichita, Kansas
21 counted Kansas lakes sit within 60 miles of Wichita - the largest is Cheney Reservoir at 9,765 acres. Distances are straight-line from the city center.
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney Reservoir | Reno | 28 mi | 9,765 acres | - |
| Timber Creek Lake | Cowley | 34 mi | 979 acres | - |
| Wellington Lake | Sumner | 34 mi | 525 acres | - |
| Santa Fe Lake | Butler | 15 mi | 256 acres | - |
| Eureka City Lake | Greenwood | 58 mi | 252 acres | - |
| Otis Creek Reservoir | Greenwood | 50 mi | 252 acres | - |
| Augusta Lake | Butler | 19 mi | 184 acres | - |
| Fox Lake | Butler | 46 mi | 164 acres | - |
| Lake Afton | Sedgwick | 17 mi | 164 acres | - |
| Harvey County East Park Lake | Harvey | 26 mi | 153 acres | - |
| Kingman County State Lake | Kingman | 51 mi | 148 acres | - |
| Marion County Lake | Marion | 48 mi | 139 acres | - |
| Lake Inman | McPherson | 44 mi | 132 acres | - |
| Lake Clymer | Butler | 36 mi | 102 acres | - |
| Anthony Municipal Lake | Harper | 53 mi | 80 acres | - |
| Cowley County State Lake | Cowley | 50 mi | 74 acres | - |
| Dirks Lake | Reno | 40 mi | 38 acres | - |
| McPherson County State Lake | McPherson | 55 mi | 30 acres | - |
| Beech Lake | Sedgwick | 6 mi | 29 acres | - |
| Clear Pond | McPherson | 54 mi | 29 acres | - |
| Lake Waltanna | Sedgwick | 17 mi | 27 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; lake coordinates from the USGS NHD. Verified October 30, 2026.