Lake Alice and Dams Water Level

Nebraska · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

4159.16 ft

Lake Alice and Dams is low for this time of year and falling (-7.31 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.05 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-13 · higher than 0% of August readings on record

Where Lake Alice and Dams sits historically

TODAY 4159.16 ftRECORD LOW999.99 ft2025-02-15RECORD HIGH4177.43 ft2023-07-10

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.05 ft

7-day change

-7.31 ft

30-day change

-6.44 ft

1-year change

-12.40 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-144158.1–4168.7 ft2026-08-13

Last 12 months

2025-08-131133.6–4497.7 ft2026-08-13

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-211133.0–4503.5 ft2026-08-12

Lake Alice and Dams records and averages

Current level4159.16 ft
Record high4177.43 ft (2023-07-10)
Record low999.99 ft (2025-02-15)
Average of all readings4158.94 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Alice and Dams full right now?

As of 2026-08-13, Lake Alice and Dams sits at 4159.16 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 6.44 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Alice and Dams today?

The most recent reading is 4159.16 ft (2026-08-13), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lake Alice and Dams has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 4177.43 ft on 2023-07-10. The lowest is 999.99 ft on 2025-02-15. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Lake Alice and Dams low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — low 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 Lake Alice and Dams 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. Lake Alice and Dams has fallen 6.44 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 Lake Alice and Dams changed over the past year?

The level is -12.40 ft compared with this date last year (4159.16 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 4177.43 ft and a record low of 999.99 ft.

Nearby lakes in Nebraska

Little Lake Alice Reservoir water level
4132.18 ft · falling
Lake Minatare water level
4097.93 ft · steady
Box Butte Reservoir water level
3985.78 ft · falling
Merritt Reservoir water level
2937.52 ft · falling
Swanson Lake and Trenton water level
2736.68 ft · rising
Hugh Butler Lake and Red Willow water level
2564.97 ft · steady

Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Nebraska lake levels.