After reaching the lowest point in over two decades in December 2023, the Winfield City Lake has gained enough water over the last three months to exit water conservation measures put in place in June of last year, according to a press release Friday from the City of Winfield.
Last fall, the City introduced a way for public to track the water level at Winfield City Lake via an up-to-date graph available here. The water level is still tracked as “below full pool.” Data is typically added weekly, but may be added more often, the City says.
At its recent lowest, the lake was 93 inches — nearly 8 feet — below a full pool on Dec. 11.
Monday, the lake was 45 inches below a full pool.
“The City of Winfield addresses its short-term water shortage problems through a series of stages based on conditions of supply and demand with accompanying triggers, goals and actions,” the City said. “Each stage is more stringent in water use than the previous stage since water supply conditions are more deteriorated.
“The City Manager is authorized by ordinance to implement the appropriate conservation measures.”
The lake hasn’t been at a full pool since July 2022, but the City says it’s optimistic and grateful for the positive trend.
“We are not yet back to full pool and still remain abnormally dry according to the U.S. Drought Monitor,” the City said. “So we are still paying attention to this issue, but we are in much better shape than we found ourselves last fall. The winter moisture has been unusual, but we are glad for it.”
The City add it is hopeful for spring rains that can fill the lake as it prepares for both summer water supply use and recreational uses.
Lake Level History (lows):
- December 2023 93 inches low
- April 2013 59.5 inches low
- Oct 2011 69.5 inches low
- Mar 1992 82.5 inches low
- Nov 1991 81.4 inches low
- Feb 1982 103 inches low
- Oct 1981 109 inches low
- Dec 1980 63.5 inches low
