Atkisson Reservoir Near Bel Air reservoir
Atkisson Reservoir Near Bel Air
Atkisson Reservoir is a 23-acre impoundment located near Bel Air, MD in Harford County. Originally constructed in the 1950s as a water supply source for the town of Bel Air, it now serves as a recreational fishing destination. The reservoir receives water from surface flow and precipitation, with a portion of its watershed consisting of forested land and agricultural fields. The snowpack in the area contributes to the reservoir's water level during the winter months. The reservoir is stocked with a variety of fish species, including bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish, and is a popular spot for recreational fishing. The surrounding area is also used for agriculture, with fields of corn and soybeans visible from the reservoir.
Daily levels at Atkisson Reservoir Near Bel Air
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NAVD 1988, ft
ft · code 62615
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
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 Atkisson Reservoir Near Bel Air -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Plumtree Run Near Bel Air | 1 cfs | → |
| Winters Run Near Benson | 12 cfs | → |
| Otter Point Creek Near Edgewood | 57 cfs | → |
| Bynum Run At Bel Air | 3 cfs | → |
| Little Gunpowder Falls At Laurel Brook | 14 cfs | → |
| Long Green Creek At Glen Arm | 3 cfs | → |
About Atkisson Reservoir Near Bel Air
Where does the data for Atkisson Reservoir Near Bel Air 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.