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Davis Creek Reservoir, NE

water level
2056.68 ft
Condition
About average for this time of year
7-day change
-0.12 ft
30-day change
-2.81 ft
1-year change
+0.07 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
-0.04 ft
7-day change
-0.12 ft
30-day change
-2.81 ft
1-year change
+0.07 ft
Record high
2076.76 ft

In brief

Davis Creek Reservoir stood at 2,056.68 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 54% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

2056.32057.22058.12059.02059.9SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 2059.492056.68 ft

Records and averages

Current level2056.68 ft
Record high2076.76 ft (2026-06-22)
Record low2053.50 ft (2023-04-15)
Average of all readings2061.16 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

2,052.62,058.82,065.12,071.42,077.7PUBLISHED HIGH 2,076.76 ft2,056.68 ftPUBLISHED LOW 2,053.50 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Davis Creek Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Davis Creek Reservoir sits at 2056.68 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.81 ft.

What is the water level at Davis Creek Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Davis Creek Reservoir is 2056.68 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Davis Creek Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Davis Creek Reservoir in our records is 2076.76 ft on 2026-06-22. The lowest is 2053.50 ft on 2023-04-15. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Davis Creek Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 46% of them, which we classify as about 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 Davis Creek Reservoir changing 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. Davis Creek Reservoir has fallen 2.81 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 Davis Creek Reservoir changed over the past year?

Davis Creek Reservoir is +0.07 ft compared with this date last year (2056.68 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 2076.76 ft and a record low of 2053.50 ft.

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Davis Creek Reservoir stood at 2,056.68 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 54% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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davis-creek-reservoir-ne-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Aug 26, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Davis Creek Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ne/davis-creek-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Nebraska lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.