Hillsdale Lk Nr Hillsdale

RESERVOIR REPORT

915 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Hillsdale Lk Nr Hillsdale are currently 915 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 916.6ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2019-06-07 when levels reached 929.34 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2023-09-20 when levels receded to 906.63 ft. View historical levels.

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.