What is the current water level of Cheney Reservoir?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 1,423.79 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Cheney Reservoir full right now?

The source reports it at 100% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00).

Where does this data come from?

From USGS site 07144790 · USACE SWT/CHEN, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Cheney Reservoir water level — Kansas

Kansas · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Provisional

Cheney Reservoir in Kansas was last measured at 1,423.79 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) (USGS Water Services). That is 100% of conservation-pool capacity. Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+1.2 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Cheney Reservoir · Kansas

Pool elevation: 1,423.79 ft
% of conservation pool full: 100%
Storage: 188,800 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↑Rising

Recent trend

The last ~90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USGS site 07144790 · USACE SWT/CHEN, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Cheney Reservoir, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
El Dorado Lake	KS	1,339.20 ft	87 km
Marion Lake	KS	1,351.09 ft	95 km
Kanopolis Lake	KS	1,468.20 ft	99 km
Great Salt Plains Lake	OK	1,125.16 ft	113 km
Kaw Lake	OK	1,018.20 ft	138 km
Wilson Lake	KS	1,512.10 ft	151 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Cheney Reservoir?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 1,423.79 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Cheney Reservoir full right now?: The source reports it at 100% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00).
Where does this data come from?: From USGS site 07144790 · USACE SWT/CHEN, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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