Lower Cimarron-Eagle Chief

Watershed Hydrology

The Lower Cimarron Eagle Chief Watershed (HUC 11050001) covers an area of approximately 1,740 square miles in southwestern Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. The watershed is characterized by a semi-arid climate with an average annual precipitation of around 17 inches. Snowpack is not a significant factor in this region, as the area receives very little snowfall. The watershed is primarily fed by surface water, with the Cimarron River being the largest water body in the area. The watershed is home to several small reservoirs used for irrigation and recreation, including Lake Cimarron and the Buffalo Creek Reservoir. These reservoirs are subject to eutrophication, with high levels of nutrients and sediment runoff. Interesting climatic facts include the region's susceptibility to drought and extreme weather events, such as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Over the past decade, the area has experienced increasing temperatures and declining precipitation, leading to concerns about water availability and the impacts on agriculture and local ecosystems.


Surface Flows

Lower Cimarron-Eagle Chief Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Lower Cimarron-Eagle Chief Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Lower Cimarron-Eagle Chief Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Lower Cimarron-Eagle Chief Watershed

Lower Cimarron-Eagle Chief Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed