Cheney Reservoir Water Level
Kansas · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
1421.11 ft
Cheney Reservoir is above average for this time of year and falling (-0.27 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 73% of August readings on record
Where Cheney Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.27 ft
30-day change
-2.32 ft
1-year change
-0.51 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Cheney Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 1421.11 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1425.68 ft (2026-06-30) |
| Record low | 1412.8 ft (2024-10-29) |
| Average of all readings | 1418.77 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cheney Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Cheney Reservoir sits at 1421.11 ft, which is above average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.32 ft.
What is the water level at Cheney Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 1421.11 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Cheney Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1425.68 ft on 2026-06-30. The lowest is 1412.8 ft on 2024-10-29. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Cheney Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 73% of them — above average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Cheney Reservoir low right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Cheney Reservoir has fallen 2.32 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Cheney Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -0.51 ft compared with this date last year (1421.11 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 1425.68 ft and a record low of 1412.8 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Kansas lake levels.