John Redmond Lake water level — Kansas

Kansas · USACE · reading Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00)

John Redmond Lake in Kansas was last measured at 1,046.13 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). That is 100% of conservation-pool capacity. Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.5 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading John Redmond Lake · Kansas
Pool elevation
1,046.13 ft

Datum NGVD29. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
100%
Storage
110,059 acre-ft
Recent trend
↓Falling

−0.5 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~21 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

1045.6ft1041.8ftApr 15 – May 6

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: USACE SWT/JOHN, 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 John Redmond Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Melvern Lake KS 1,036.81 ft 31 km
Pomona Lake KS 976.82 ft 49 km
Toronto Lake KS 902.35 ft 57 km
Fall River Lake KS 948.80 ft 71 km
Council Grove Lake KS 1,277.95 ft 81 km
Clinton Lake KS 877.46 ft 86 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of John Redmond Lake?
As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 1,046.13 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is John Redmond Lake full right now?
The source reports it at 100% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00).
Where does this data come from?
From USACE SWT/JOHN, 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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