MILNER LAKE AT MILNER DAM ID
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Milner Lake is located in south-central Idaho at Milner Dam, which was constructed in 1904. The lake covers an area of 1,430 acres and has a maximum depth of 25 feet. Milner Lake serves as a critical water source for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation in the region. The surface flow providers include the Snake River, which enters the reservoir at the southern end, and the Big Wood River, which enters from the east. The snowpack providers include the Smoky Mountains to the east and the Sawtooth Mountains to the north. The lake is primarily used for agricultural irrigation and provides water to approximately 50,000 acres of farmland. It is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
May 20, 2024
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| Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change | -2.19% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
8.12 ft
2022-10-23 |
| Maximum |
11.52 ft
2021-04-13 |
| Average | 11 ft |
| Dam_Height | 80 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 75.5 |
| Drainage_Area | 17180 |
| Year_Completed | 1905 |
| Nid_Storage | 39000 |
| Hazard_Potential | Significant |
| Structural_Height | 80 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
| River_Or_Stream | Snake River |
| Surface_Area | 4000 |
| Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 5 |
| Dam_Length | 404 |
| Nid_Height | 80 |
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