MILFORD LK NR JUNCTION CITY

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Kansas Reservoirs Lower Republican Watershed

Milford Lk Nr Junction City

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 21 2023

1,141 ft

0% today
100% of Normal Normal

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Milford Lk Nr Junction City are currently 1,141 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,146.71ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2019-06-26 when levels reached 1,174.72 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2013-04-06 when levels receded to 1,137.61 ft. View historical levels.

Milford Lake is the largest man-made lake in Kansas and located near Junction City. The lake was created in the 1960s as a reservoir for irrigation, flood control, and recreation. It is fed by the Republican River and other tributaries, which create a diverse hydrological system that supports a variety of fish species, including walleye and catfish. The lake also receives water from snowpack providers such as the Smoky Hill River and the Saline River. The lake is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. Additionally, the surrounding agricultural land uses the lake water for irrigation, making it an important resource for the local economy. Overall, Milford Lake is a valuable asset to the state of Kansas and the surrounding communities.

Geolocation -96.899, 39.076
Elevation 1,148.44 ft
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change 0%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 1,137.61 ft
2013-04-06
Maximum 1,174.72 ft
2019-06-26
Average 1,147 ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
CLEAR CR 1.75MI W OF POLK CO LINE 4 cfs 3.7 ft
PLATTE R NR ASHLAND 2,070 cfs 13.8 ft
PLATTE RIVER NR LESHARA 2,950 cfs 4.1 ft
WAHOO CR AT ASHLAND 31 cfs 4.3 ft
ELKHORN RIVER AT WATERLOO 323 cfs 0.8 ft
ROCK CREEK NEAR CERESCO 6 cfs 3.5 ft
PLATTE RIVER NEAR DUNCAN 0 cfs 2.3 ft

Historical Data

RESERVOIR STORAGE, ACRE-FT
LAKE OR RESERVOIR WATER SURFACE ELEVATION ABOVE NGVD 1929, FT

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