John Redmond Reservoir

The basin presents open main-lake water, riverine channels, points, and shoreline flats typical of a plains Neosho River flood-control reservoir. Depth and bottom character vary from shallower flats and cove margins to deeper water near the dam and channel, creating habitat that shifts noticeably with pool elevation. Its Neosho River setting and role in Tulsa District Kansas operations shape both physical character and seasonal pool behavior.

John Redmond Reservoir supports recreational boating, fishing, and shoreline use through Corps and partner public access sites. Fisheries and boating regulations are guided by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Public ramps and recreation areas provide regional access for day-use visitors and anglers.

Tulsa District manages John Redmond between a conservation pool near 1,041 feet, a flood pool near 1,068 feet, and an inactive pool near 1,026 feet. Rainfall, flood-storage operations, and water-management needs move the surface through that band. Monitoring lake levels is important for ramp usability, fishing success on flats and channels, boating safety, and shoreline access as the pool rises into flood storage or declines toward inactive elevations.