Perry Lk Nr Perry
April 26, 2024
890 ft
+0.01% today100% of Normal • Normal
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Perry Lk Nr Perry are currently 890 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 892.5ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2019-05-30 when levels reached 921.14 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2013-02-21 when levels receded to 885.72 ft. View historical levels.
Perry Lake is located near Perry, Kansas and was created in the 1960s as part of a flood control project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake covers over 11,000 acres and has over 160 miles of shoreline. The hydrology of Perry Lake is mainly fed by the Delaware River and Rock Creek. The lake is used for recreational activities such as camping, fishing, boating, and hiking. The lake also provides water for irrigation to nearby agricultural areas. The snowpack providers in the region include the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. The lake's specific surface flow comes from the inflow of the Delaware River, which is the primary source of water for the lake. Perry Lake is an important resource for the surrounding area, providing many recreational and economic benefits.
| Geolocation | -95.426, 39.114 |
| Elevation | 892.56 ft |
| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | 0.01% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
885.72 ft
2013-02-21 |
| Maximum |
921.14 ft
2019-05-30 |
| Average | 893 ft |
| Dam_Height | 121 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 121 |
| Drainage_Area | 1117 |
| Year_Completed | 1969 |
| Nid_Storage | 770000 |
| River_Or_Stream | DELAWARE RIVER |
| Structural_Height | 20 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Surface_Area | 12200 |
| Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
| Dam_Length | 1740 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Height | 121 |
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