Smithville Reservoir Near Smithville reservoir
Smithville Reservoir Near Smithville
Smithville Reservoir is a popular recreational destination located near Smithville, MO in Missouri. It was created in 1972 as a result of the construction of the Smithville Dam on the Little Platte River. The reservoir has a capacity of 7,200 acre-feet of water, and its primary purpose is to provide flood control for the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The reservoir is fed by several small streams that flow into the Little Platte River. The Little Platte River is the primary surface flow provider for the reservoir. During the winter months, the reservoir is also fed by snowmelt from the surrounding fields and hills.
In addition to flood control, the reservoir is also used for recreation and agricultural purposes. The lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming, and the surrounding area is popular for hunting and wildlife watching. The reservoir also serves as a source of irrigation water for nearby agricultural fields. Overall, Smithville Reservoir is an important resource for the local community and surrounding areas.
Daily levels at Smithville Reservoir Near Smithville
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
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 Smithville Reservoir Near Smithville -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Platte River At Smithville | 13 cfs | → |
| Platte River At Sharps Station | 533 cfs | → |
| Little Platte River Near Plattsburg | 0 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Kansas City | 39,200 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Agency | 429 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 93 cfs | → |
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Track Smithville Reservoir Near Smithville in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Smithville Reservoir Near Smithville
Where does the data for Smithville Reservoir Near Smithville 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 above 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.
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