MARQUETTE, Kan. -- UPDATE: Due to recent rain in the Smoky Hill River basin, Kanopolis Lake outlet discharges into the Smoky Hill River have increased to approximately 1000 cubic feet per second to reach targeted lake drawdown elevation of 1,461 MSL by Oct. 1. This amount and schedule continue to be subject to change based upon local weather conditions. The Kansas City District has notified and coordinated releases with downstream stakeholders affected by this increase.
The Kanopolis Lake Project will begin a lake drawdown beginning Sept. 2, 2025, and ending by Sept. 30, 2025* to support ongoing construction at the dam’s outlet works.
Outlet discharges into the Smoky Hill River are not expected to exceed 500 cubic feet per second at the lake’s current inflow and elevation. The target lake elevation for this drawdown is 1461 MSL. The lake will remain at this elevation until outlet construction is complete in spring 2026.
*This schedule is subject to change based upon local weather conditions.
For additional questions, contact Kanopolis Lake at (785) 546-2294 or Kanopolis@usace.army.mil.
Release no. 25-019