What is the current water level of Hillsdale Lake?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:30 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 917.38 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Hillsdale Lake full right now?

Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.

Where does this data come from?

From USGS site 06914995, 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.

Hillsdale Lake water level — Kansas

Kansas · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 12:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Provisional

Hillsdale Lake in Kansas was last measured at 917.38 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:30 PM (UTC-05:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.9 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Hillsdale Lake · Kansas

Pool elevation: 917.38 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 79,270 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↓Falling

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 06914995, 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 Hillsdale Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Clinton Lake	KS	877.46 ft	48 km
Pomona Lake	KS	976.82 ft	58 km
Perry Lake	KS	894.90 ft	68 km
Melvern Lake	KS	1,036.81 ft	72 km
John Redmond Lake	KS	1,046.13 ft	89 km
Concordia Lake	MO	709.21 ft	118 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Hillsdale Lake?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:30 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 917.38 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Hillsdale Lake full right now?: Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?: From USGS site 06914995, 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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