CEDAR BLUFF RE NR ELLIS

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Reservoir Levels

Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis

March 29 2024

2,124 ft

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.

Geolocation -99.723, 38.789
Elevation 2,138.98 ft
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change 0%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 2,116.95 ft
2018-05-28
Maximum 2,134.7 ft
2020-05-25
Average 2,125 ft
Dam_Height 202
Hydraulic_Height 128
Drainage_Area 5340
Years_Modified 1998 - Structural
Year_Completed 1951
Nid_Storage 730180
Structural_Height 202
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
River_Or_Stream SMOKY HILL RIVER
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 10790
Hazard_Potential High
Dam_Length 12560
Nid_Height 202

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