Blue Springs Reservoir Near Blue Springs reservoir
Blue Springs Reservoir Near Blue Springs
Blue Springs Reservoir is a man-made lake located near Blue Springs, Missouri. It was constructed in 1951 by the city of Independence for municipal water supply purposes. The reservoir is fed by the Little Blue River and has a surface area of 720 acres. The hydrology of the reservoir is regulated by the Army Corps of Engineers and water levels are maintained through the use of a spillway. The Little Blue River provides the primary source of surface flow to the reservoir, while snowpack in the surrounding area contributes to runoff during the winter months. The reservoir is used for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing, as well as a source of water for agriculture in the surrounding areas. Additionally, the Blue Springs Reservoir is a popular destination for recreational activities such as camping, hiking, and picnicking.
Daily levels at Blue Springs Reservoir Near Blue Springs
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 Blue Springs Reservoir Near Blue Springs -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Little Blue River Nr Blue Springs | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Blue River Near Lake City | 88 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Stadium Drive In Kc | 100 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Kansas City | 78 cfs | → |
| Brush Creek At Ward Parkway In Kansas City | 1 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Kansas City | 40,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blue Springs Reservoir Near Blue Springs.
Boat launches
- Lee's Summit
- Southeast Raytown Road Lee's Summit
- Mo 291 Sugar Creek
- South Lake Road Cass County
- River Front Park Kansas City
- Clay County
Track Blue Springs Reservoir Near Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs Reservoir Near Blue Springs
Where does the data for Blue Springs Reservoir Near Blue Springs 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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