Bloomington Lake Near Elk Garden reservoir
Bloomington Lake Near Elk Garden
Bloomington Lake is a popular recreational lake located near Elk Garden, West Virginia, in Maryland. The lake's hydrology is largely dependent on its surrounding geography and specific surface flow. The snowpack in the region also contributes to the lake's water levels. Historically, the area around Bloomington Lake was used for agricultural purposes, but now it serves primarily as a recreational area. Activities like fishing, boating, and camping are popular among visitors. The lake is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors should note that swimming is not allowed in the lake, as it is used as a source of drinking water for nearby towns.
Daily levels at Bloomington Lake Near Elk Garden
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft
ft · code 00062
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NAVD 1988, ft
ft · code 62615
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 Bloomington Lake Near Elk Garden -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Potomac River At Barnum | 305 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Kitzmiller | 243 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Luke | 420 cfs | → |
| Savage Riv Bl Savage Riv Dam Near Bloomington | 68 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek Near Swanton | 154 cfs | → |
| Abram Creek At Oakmont | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bloomington Lake Near Elk Garden.
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About Bloomington Lake Near Elk Garden
Where does the data for Bloomington Lake Near Elk Garden 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.