MILFORD LK NR JUNCTION CITY

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology
November 21, 2024

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SUMMARY

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 1,145 ft
Hydraulic_Height 147
Drainage_Area 24882
Year_Completed 1967
Nid_Storage 1145000
Structural_Height 126
River_Or_Stream REPUBLICAN RIVER
Foundations Soil
Surface_Area 15708
Hazard_Potential High
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled - 0
Dam_Length 6300
Primary_Dam_Type Rockfill
Nid_Height 147

Milford Dam, also known as Milford Lake, is a federal-owned rockfill dam located in Geary County, Kansas. Completed in 1967 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam stands at a hydraulic height of 147 feet and a structural height of 126 feet, with a length of 6,300 feet and a volume of 15,000,000 cubic yards. The dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fish and wildlife pond, recreation, and water supply, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,145,000 acre-feet.

With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the US Army Corps of Engineers actively manages flood risks associated with the dam. This includes monitoring its condition, prioritizing risk-reducing activities, and engaging with local emergency managers and the public to raise awareness and preparedness for potential dam-related emergencies. Regular maintenance and repairs are conducted to ensure the dam's structural integrity, and an emergency action plan is regularly updated to guide response in case of an emergency. Despite these measures, the dam still faces risks from severe weather events and potential overflows, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management efforts.

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