Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis reservoir
Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis
Cedar Bluff Reservoir is located near Ellis, Kansas, and was created in 1951 by the construction of a dam on the Smoky Hill River. The reservoir covers 6,800 acres and has a maximum depth of 60 feet. It serves as a water supply for irrigation, municipal, and industrial use.
Hydrologically, the reservoir is fed by the Smoky Hill River and other smaller streams. Its surface flow comes from surface runoff and precipitation, while snowpack providers contribute to the reservoir during the winter months.
Agricultural and recreational uses of the reservoir include fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The reservoir is home to several species of fish, including walleye, bass, and catfish. The surrounding area is used for farming, and the reservoir provides irrigation water for crops in the region. Overall, Cedar Bluff Reservoir plays an essential role in providing water for both agricultural and urban purposes in western Kansas.
Daily levels at Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill R Nr Arnold | 0 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R Nr Schoenchen | 1 cfs | → |
| Big C Nr Hays | 1 cfs | → |
| Saline R Nr Wakeeney | 3 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R Bl Schoenchen | 0 cfs | → |
| Walnut C At Nekoma | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis.
Campgrounds
- Cedar Bluff State Park - North Shore
- Cedar Bluff State Park - South Shore
- Ellis Lakeside City Campground
- Grass Park - La Crosse
Fishing spots
- Cedar Bluff Reservoir
- Ellis City Lake
- Hays Big Creek
- Hays - Vineyard Park Pond
- Webster Reservoir
- Graham County - Antelope Lake
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Track Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis
Where does the data for Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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