Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis
RESERVOIR REPORT
October 4 20232,125 ft
0% todayNone% of Normal • Very Low
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Cedar Bluff Re Nr Ellis are currently 2,125 ft, about None% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 2,125.19ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2020-05-25 when levels reached 2,134.7 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2018-05-28 when levels receded to 2,116.95 ft. View historical levels.
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 | None% |
Minimum |
2,116.95 ft
2018-05-28 |
Maximum |
2,134.7 ft
2020-05-25 |
Average | 2,125 ft |
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
CIMARRON R NEAR BUTTERMILK | 2 cfs | 6.9 ft |
CROOKED C NR ENGLEWOOD | 5 cfs | 2.3 ft |
SMOKY HILL R NR SCHOENCHEN | 0 cfs | 2.6 ft |
BLUFF CREEK NR BUTTERMILK | 3 cfs | 5.1 ft |