Milner Lake At Milner Dam Id

June 9 2023

10 ft

Water gage height, ft levels at Milner Lake At Milner Dam Id are currently 10 ft, about 99% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 11.04ft.

Maximum recorded Gage height, ft since record keeping began in 2019 was 2021-04-13 when levels reached 11.52 ft. Lowest recorded Gage height, ft was 2022-10-23 when levels receded to 8.12 ft.

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.