Atkisson Reservoir Near Bel Air

June 9 2023

-999,999 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above navd 1988, ft levels at Atkisson Reservoir Near Bel Air are currently -999,999 ft, about None% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 119.32ft.

Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NAVD 1988, ft since record keeping began in 2015 was 2019-03-22 when levels reached 124.07 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NAVD 1988, ft was 2016-09-16 when levels receded to 119.11 ft.

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.