Wilson Lk Nr Wilson

RESERVOIR REPORT

1,513 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Wilson Lk Nr Wilson are currently 1,513 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,514.88ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2019-06-12 when levels reached 1,527.08 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2016-04-16 when levels receded to 1,505.46 ft. View historical levels.

Wilson Lake is a reservoir located in the central part of Kansas, near the town of Wilson. The lake was created in 1964 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a flood control and water supply project. It is fed by several small streams and has a capacity of 155,000 acre-feet. The lake has a surface area of 9,000 acres and is popular for fishing, boating, and water sports. The lake is also a habitat for several species of fish, including walleye, crappie, and catfish. The surrounding land is used primarily for agriculture, including wheat, corn, and soybeans. The lake and its surrounding area are also popular for hunting and camping. The lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is part of the Kansas River Basin.