Lake levels
Council Grove Lake, KS
- water level
- 1274.98 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -3.87 ft
- Above full pool
- 0.98 ft
- 30-day change
- +1.37 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.41 ft
- 7-day change
- -3.87 ft
- 30-day change
- +1.37 ft
- Above full pool
- 0.98 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.94 ft
In brief
Council Grove Lake stood at 1,274.98 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 91% of October readings since 2015.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1274.98 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 1274.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 1289.00 ft |
| Record high | 1289.57 ft (2019-05-10) |
| Record low | 1058.68 ft (2015-06-30) |
| Average of all readings | 1272.47 ft |
| Data span | 11 years (4,210 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Council Grove Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Council Grove Lake sits at 1274.98 ft, which is high for this time of year. That is 0.98 ft above full pool of 1274.00 ft. It is still 14.0 ft below the flood pool of 1289.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.37 ft.
What is the water level at Council Grove Lake today?
The most recent reading at Council Grove Lake is 1274.98 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Council Grove Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Council Grove Lake in our records is 1289.57 ft on 2019-05-10. The lowest is 1058.68 ft on 2015-06-30. Our record covers about 11 years of readings.
Is Council Grove Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 91% of them, which we classify as high 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 Council Grove Lake 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. Council Grove Lake has risen 1.37 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Council Grove Lake changed over the past year?
Council Grove Lake is +0.94 ft compared with this date last year (1274.98 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 11 years, with a record high of 1289.57 ft and a record low of 1058.68 ft.
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Quote this reading
Council Grove Lake stood at 1,274.98 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 91% of October readings since 2015.
Download the full record
council-grove-lake-ks-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Council Grove Lake water level, 2015 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ks/council-grove-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Kansas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.