Nebraska Lake Levels
Current water level for 13 lakes and reservoirs in Nebraska, updated daily from public agency data.
Nebraska lake register
Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies
| Lake / reservoirLake / reservoir | Current levelLevel | 7-day change7-day |
|---|---|---|
| Box Butte Reservoir | 3984.03 ft3984.0 ft | +0.24 ft+0.2 ft |
| Calamus Reservoir | 2234.55 ft2234.6 ft | +0.10 ft+0.1 ft |
| Davis Creek Reservoir | 2056.68 ft2056.7 ft | -0.12 ft-0.1 ft |
| Enders Reservoir | 3080.14 ft3080.1 ft | -0.10 ft-0.1 ft |
| Harlan County Lake | 1932.80 ft1932.8 ft | -0.06 ft-0.1 ft |
| Harry Strunk Lake | 2354.19 ft2354.2 ft | +0.34 ft+0.3 ft |
| Hugh Butler Lake | 2564.68 ft2564.7 ft | -0.07 ft-0.1 ft |
| Lake Alice | 4159.00 ft4159.0 ft | +0.00 ft+0.0 ft |
| Lake Minatare | 4097.58 ft4097.6 ft | +0.00 ft+0.0 ft |
| Little Lake Alice Reservoir | 4130.99 ft4131.0 ft | +0.00 ft+0.0 ft |
| Merritt Reservoir | 2941.59 ft2941.6 ft | +1.47 ft+1.5 ft |
| Swanson Lake | 2734.09 ft2734.1 ft | -0.14 ft-0.1 ft |
| Winters Creek Lake | 4118.91 ft4118.9 ft | +0.00 ft+0.0 ft |
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Nebraska lake levels: common questions
Are Nebraska lakes low right now?
7 of the 12 Nebraska lakes with enough history to compare are in the bottom quarter of their own October record. That seasonal comparison matters more than the raw level: reservoirs are drawn down on a schedule, so a lake several feet below full pool in October may still be entirely normal for the date.
Which Nebraska lake has changed most this week?
Merritt Reservoir has risen the most, +1.47 ft over seven days, and Swanson Lake has fallen the most at -0.14 ft.
How often do Nebraska lake levels update?
Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.