Hillsdale Lake Near Hillsdale Reservoir
As of August 10, 2026, Hillsdale Lk Nr Hillsdale is holding 80,680 ac-ft of water — 8781% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Hillsdale Lk Nr Hillsdale
Hillsdale Lake, located near Hillsdale, KS in Kansas, was created in 1982 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control and water supply purposes. The lake has a capacity of 50,000 acre-feet and covers 4,580 acres. The hydrology of the lake is mainly from the Middle Creek and Big Bull Creek watersheds. The lake provides surface water for communities in the surrounding area and is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The lake is also a popular destination for hunting and hiking. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, with crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. Snowpack providers for the lake include precipitation and runoff from the surrounding watersheds, which replenish the lake's water levels.
Daily levels at Hillsdale Lk Nr Hillsdale
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 Hillsdale Lk Nr Hillsdale -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bull C Nr Hillsdale | 29 cfs | → |
| L Bull C Nr Spring Hill | 2 cfs | → |
| Big Bull C Nr Edgerton | 3 cfs | → |
| Pottawatomie C At Lane | 157 cfs | → |
| Blue R Nr Stanley | 16 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ottawa | 369 cfs | → |
About Hillsdale Lk Nr Hillsdale
What is the water level at Hillsdale Lake Near Hillsdale Reservoir right now?
As of August 10, 2026, Hillsdale Lake Near Hillsdale Reservoir is holding 80,680 ac-ft, about 8781% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.
Is Hillsdale Lake Near Hillsdale Reservoir high or low right now?
Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.
Where does the data for Hillsdale Lake Near Hillsdale 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 below 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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