Milford Lk Nr Junction City reservoir
Milford Lk Nr Junction City
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.
Daily levels at Milford Lk Nr Junction City
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 Milford Lk Nr Junction City -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Republican R Bl Milford Dam | 2,040 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Fort Riley | 5,320 cfs | → |
| Chapman C Nr Chapman | 82 cfs | → |
| Lyon C Nr Junction City | 74 cfs | → |
| Kings C Nr Manhattan | 0 cfs | → |
| Smoky Hill R At Enterprise | 3,100 cfs | → |
About Milford Lk Nr Junction City
Where does the data for Milford Lk Nr Junction City 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.