Riverton Dam

Riverton Dam provides access to the Lowell Reservoir on Shoal Creek in Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas. This site serves as a boat ramp for the impounded waters of the reservoir, which offers a more controlled environment than the free-flowing creek downstream. The reservoir setting typically provides calmer water conditions suitable for various recreational boating activities.

Shoal Creek itself is a large river system (Stream Order 6) with a drainage area of 903 square miles and an average flow of about 738 cubic feet per second. The creek drops approximately 120 feet in elevation over its 81.87-mile length, creating a moderate gradient of 1.5 feet per mile. When accessing the reservoir area, boaters benefit from the impounded waters rather than navigating the creek's natural flow, making it more suitable for a wider range of skill levels and boat types.

The location at 37.05851392, -94.70157659 provides access to the Lowell Reservoir. Boaters should contact local authorities or the managing agency for current information about specific amenities, launch conditions, and any restrictions that may apply at this access point.