Milford Lake
Geary County, Kansas14,607 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from KDHE for this lake.
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- 66 ft max depth
- Public access
Milford Lake in Geary County, Kansas has water-quality measurements published by KDHE, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 65.6 ft. Surface area: 14607 acres.
Milford Lake is a 14,607-acre lake in Geary County, Kansas with a maximum depth of 66 feet (24-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, KDHE. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Milford Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch3 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water65.6 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water14,607 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingRecreation use not supported
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Milford Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Milford Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Milford Lake
These are the measurements KDHE publishes for Milford Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
65.6 ft
Average depth
24.3 ft
Surface area
14,607 acres
Shoreline
94.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by KDHE
Recreation & Access
- Farnum Creek Public Use AreaPublic
- School CreekPublic
- Flagstop Resort and RV ParkSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Milford Lake
- Farnum Creek2.3 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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EPA Impairment Status
Milford Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Drinking water, Aquatic life, Recreation.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit KS-LM019001 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Milford Lake
Where is Milford Lake?
- Milford Lake is a lake in Geary County, Kansas. Its water-quality measurements are published by KDHE and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Milford Lake?
- Milford Lake in Geary County, Kansas has water-quality measurements published by KDHE, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 65.6 ft. Surface area: 14607 acres.
Is Milford Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Milford Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Milford Lake?
- Milford Lake has a maximum depth of 65.6 feet and an average depth of 24.3 feet. The lake covers 14607 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Milford Lake?
- Milford Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Farnum Creek Public Use Area, School Creek, Flagstop Resort and RV Park. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Milford Lake?
- Milford Lake has 3 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Kansas's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Milford Lake?
- Milford Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Farnum Creek. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Milford Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles